Barangay 3, 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) | 583 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3232, 125.6166 (11° 19' North, 125° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Barangay 3, 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 583. This represented 6.83% of the total population of Hernani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 3 in the 2015 Census was 618 broken down into 142 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 103 | 5.88 | |
| 671 | 122 | 5.50 | |
| 671 | 114 | 5.89 | |
| 641 | 132 | 4.86 | |
| 577 | 127 | 4.54 | |
| 618 | 142 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 3 is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 9.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 11.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 7.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 8.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 5.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.46% |
| Total | 618 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 3 fell from 606 in 1990 to 583 in 2020, a decrease of 23 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.22%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 618 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 606 | – | |
| 671 | 1.93% | |
| 671 | 0.00% | |
| 641 | -0.63% | |
| 577 | -3.76% | |
| 618 | 1.32% | |
| 583 | -1.22% |
Location
Barangay 3 is situated at approximately 11.3232, 125.6166, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 3 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.