Hebacong, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 280 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4916, 125.4058 (11° 29' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 80.9 meters (265.4 feet) |
Hebacong is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 280. This represented 0.39% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hebacong in the 2015 Census was 262 broken down into 50 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 37 | 5.70 | |
| 165 | 35 | 4.71 | |
| 225 | 39 | 5.77 | |
| 261 | 45 | 5.80 | |
| 257 | 48 | 5.35 | |
| 262 | 50 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hebacong is 1 to 4, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 14.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 34 | 12.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 9.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 3.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 2.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 2.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.91% |
| Total | 262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hebacong grew from 211 in 1990 to 280 in 2020, an increase of 69 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 262 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | – | |
| 165 | -4.50% | |
| 225 | 6.88% | |
| 261 | 2.07% | |
| 257 | -0.56% | |
| 262 | 0.37% | |
| 280 | 1.41% |
Location
Hebacong is situated at approximately 11.4916, 125.4058, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 80.9 meters or 265.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hebacong 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.