Hindang, 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) | 885 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6359, 125.4435 (11° 38' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Hindang is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 885. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hindang in the 2015 Census was 856 broken down into 188 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 699 | 117 | 5.97 | |
| 653 | 131 | 4.98 | |
| 705 | 145 | 4.86 | |
| 776 | 165 | 4.70 | |
| 811 | 175 | 4.63 | |
| 856 | 188 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hindang is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 8.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 11.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 10.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 7.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.84% |
| Total | 868 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hindang grew from 699 in 1990 to 885 in 2020, an increase of 186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.41%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 868 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 699 | – | |
| 653 | -1.27% | |
| 705 | 1.66% | |
| 793 | 1.64% | |
| 818 | 1.14% | |
| 868 | 1.14% | |
| 885 | 0.41% |
Location
Hindang is situated at approximately 11.6359, 125.4435, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hindang 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.