Barangay 2, Municipality of Hernani, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Hernani |
| Postal code | 6804 |
| Population (2020) | 486 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3246, 125.6199 (11° 19' North, 125° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Barangay 2, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Hernani, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 486. This represented 5.70% of the total population of Hernani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 2 in the 2015 Census was 496 broken down into 121 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 58 | 5.17 | |
| 498 | 69 | 7.22 | |
| 452 | 78 | 5.79 | |
| 497 | 105 | 4.73 | |
| 486 | 105 | 4.63 | |
| 496 | 121 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 2 is 10 to 14, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 5.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 11.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 11.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 6.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 6.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 6.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.60% |
| Total | 501 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 2 grew from 303 in 1990 to 486 in 2020, an increase of 183 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.64%, or a decrease of 15 people, from the previous population of 501 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | – | |
| 502 | 9.92% | |
| 460 | -1.86% | |
| 498 | 1.10% | |
| 503 | 0.36% | |
| 501 | -0.08% | |
| 486 | -0.64% |
Location
Barangay 2 is situated at approximately 11.3246, 125.6199, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 2 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.