Barangay 4, 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) | 503 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3231, 125.6180 (11° 19' North, 125° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) |
Barangay 4, 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 503. This represented 5.90% of the total population of Hernani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 4 in the 2015 Census was 519 broken down into 122 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 529 | 89 | 5.94 | |
| 515 | 97 | 5.31 | |
| 584 | 110 | 5.31 | |
| 620 | 118 | 5.25 | |
| 623 | 127 | 4.91 | |
| 519 | 122 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 4 is 15 to 19, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 8.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 8.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 11.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 9.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 6.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.73% |
| Total | 519 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 4 fell from 529 in 1990 to 503 in 2020, a decrease of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.66%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 519 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 529 | – | |
| 515 | -0.50% | |
| 584 | 2.73% | |
| 620 | 0.83% | |
| 623 | 0.18% | |
| 519 | -3.42% | |
| 503 | -0.66% |
Location
Barangay 4 is situated at approximately 11.3231, 125.6180, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.6 meters or 15.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 4 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.