Huknan, Municipality of Giporlos, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Giporlos |
| Postal code | 6811 |
| Population (2020) | 514 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2216, 125.4186 (11° 13' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 173.7 meters (569.9 feet) |
Huknan is a barangay in the municipality of Giporlos, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 514. This represented 3.92% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Huknan in the 2015 Census was 476 broken down into 106 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 94 | 5.39 | |
| 523 | 90 | 5.81 | |
| 452 | 83 | 5.45 | |
| 372 | 80 | 4.65 | |
| 348 | 80 | 4.35 | |
| 476 | 106 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Huknan is 5 to 9, with 66 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 | 20 | 4.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 11.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 13.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 10.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 11.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 11.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 2.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.42% |
| Total | 476 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Huknan grew from 507 in 1990 to 514 in 2020, an increase of 7 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 476 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 507 | – | |
| 523 | 0.58% | |
| 452 | -3.08% | |
| 372 | -2.65% | |
| 348 | -2.40% | |
| 476 | 6.14% | |
| 514 | 1.63% |
Location
Huknan is situated at approximately 11.2216, 125.4186, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 173.7 meters or 569.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Huknan 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.