Hinabangan, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 6713 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 460.08 km2 (177.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 13,693 |
| Density (2020) | 30 / km2 (77 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 42' North, 125° 4' East (11.7015, 125.0657) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.3 feet) |
Hinabangan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 460.08 square kilometers or 177.64 square miles which constitutes 7.61% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,693. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.30% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 30 inhabitants per square kilometer or 77 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Hinabangan has 21 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagacay | 9.90% | 1,356 | 1,494 | -9.24% | -2.02% |
| Binobucalan | 3.04% | 416 | 331 | 25.68% | 4.93% |
| Bucalan | 2.04% | 279 | 297 | -6.06% | -1.31% |
| Cabalagnan | 2.90% | 397 | 330 | 20.30% | 3.97% |
| Cabang | 2.51% | 344 | 343 | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Canano | 2.06% | 282 | 221 | 27.60% | 5.26% |
| Concord | 5.70% | 780 | 719 | 8.48% | 1.73% |
| Consolabao | 7.68% | 1,052 | 1,149 | -8.44% | -1.84% |
| Dalosdoson | 2.40% | 328 | 303 | 8.25% | 1.68% |
| Fatima | 1.64% | 224 | 255 | -12.16% | -2.69% |
| Lim-ao | 2.21% | 302 | 332 | -9.04% | -1.97% |
| Malihao | 10.37% | 1,420 | 1,250 | 13.60% | 2.72% |
| Mugdo | 7.70% | 1,055 | 1,039 | 1.54% | 0.32% |
| Osmeña | 3.55% | 486 | 481 | 1.04% | 0.22% |
| Poblacion 1 | 1.81% | 248 | 256 | -3.13% | -0.67% |
| Poblacion 2 | 3.67% | 502 | 493 | 1.83% | 0.38% |
| Rawis | 15.15% | 2,074 | 2,140 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| San Jose | 5.76% | 789 | 816 | -3.31% | -0.71% |
| San Rafael | 4.21% | 576 | 680 | -15.29% | -3.43% |
| Tabay | 2.60% | 356 | 367 | -3.00% | -0.64% |
| Yabon | 3.12% | 427 | 377 | 13.26% | 2.66% |
| Hinabangan Total | 13,693 | 13,673 | 0.15% | 0.03% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Hinabangan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱98,303,392.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55,838,664.23 | – |
| 2010 | 59,143,451.88 | 5.92% |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | 62,111,164.21 | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 78,215,005.22 | – |
| 2015 | 89,163,671.68 | 14.00% |
| 2016 | 98,303,392.82 | 10.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Hinabangan in the 2015 Census was 13,655 broken down into 2,791 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,175 | 2,047 | 5.46 | |
| 11,983 | 2,174 | 5.51 | |
| 12,109 | 2,176 | 5.56 | |
| 12,129 | 2,244 | 5.41 | |
| 12,514 | 2,388 | 5.24 | |
| 13,655 | 2,791 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hinabangan is 15 to 19, with 1,677 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 112 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 283 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,355 | 9.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,586 | 11.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,668 | 12.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,677 | 12.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,239 | 9.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 944 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 789 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 758 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 661 | 4.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 635 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 512 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 414 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 361 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 330 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 228 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 112 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 121 | 0.88% |
| Total | 13,673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hinabangan grew from 1,562 in 1918 to 13,693 in 2020, an increase of 12,131 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.03%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 13,673 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,562 | – | |
| 2,011 | 1.27% | |
| 7,718 | 14.79% | |
| 7,004 | -0.85% | |
| 10,970 | 4.49% | |
| 12,022 | 1.85% | |
| 10,786 | -2.15% | |
| 11,906 | 0.99% | |
| 12,151 | 0.38% | |
| 12,120 | -0.05% | |
| 12,129 | 0.01% | |
| 12,651 | 1.55% | |
| 13,673 | 1.49% | |
| 13,693 | 0.03% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Hinabangan for the year 2019 was 11,171, broken down into 5,835 males and 5,336 females.
Location
The municipal center of Hinabangan is situated at approximately 11° 42' North, 125° 4' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Hinabangan are Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Calbayog, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are San Sebastian, Samar, Paranas, Samar, Calbiga, Samar, Motiong, Samar, Pinabacdao, Samar, and Jiabong, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 546.37 kilometers (339.50 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Sebastian, Samar, 5.53 kilometers (3.44 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Paranas, Samar, 9.17 kilometers (5.70 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Calbiga, Samar, 9.86 kilometers (6.13 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S34°W)
- Motiong, Samar, 11.34 kilometers (7.04 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Pinabacdao, Samar, 13.24 kilometers (8.23 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Jiabong, Samar, 14.45 kilometers (8.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 21.71 kilometers (13.49 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 41.10 kilometers (25.54 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Tacloban, 51.06 kilometers (31.73 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 65.48 kilometers (40.69 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 92.00 kilometers (57.17 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 117.07 kilometers (72.74 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
Distance from Manila: 546.37 kilometers (339.50 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.