San Fernando, City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| City | Bislig |
| Postal code | 8311 |
| Population (2020) | 2,920 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2193, 126.3069 (8° 13' North, 126° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
San Fernando is a barangay in the city of Bislig, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,920. This represented 2.94% of the total population of Bislig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 2,371 broken down into 555 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,786 | 320 | 5.58 | |
| 1,872 | 351 | 5.33 | |
| 2,278 | 409 | 5.57 | |
| 2,535 | 486 | 5.22 | |
| 2,559 | 509 | 5.03 | |
| 2,371 | 555 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 5 to 9, with 299 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 219 | 9.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 299 | 12.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 275 | 11.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 221 | 9.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 173 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 167 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 142 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 114 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 130 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 108 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.42% |
| Total | 2,371 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 1,786 in 1990 to 2,920 in 2020, an increase of 1,134 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.48%, or an increase of 549 people, from the previous population of 2,371 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,786 | – | |
| 1,872 | 0.88% | |
| 2,278 | 4.30% | |
| 2,535 | 1.49% | |
| 2,559 | 0.34% | |
| 2,371 | -1.44% | |
| 2,920 | 4.48% |
Location
San Fernando is situated at approximately 8.2193, 126.3069, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Fernando shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.