Nagaja, 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) | 547 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3374, 125.6250 (11° 20' North, 125° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.3 meters (63.3 feet) |
Nagaja is a barangay in the municipality of Hernani, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 547. This represented 6.41% of the total population of Hernani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nagaja in the 2015 Census was 530 broken down into 133 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458 | 76 | 6.03 | |
| 640 | 95 | 6.74 | |
| 483 | 96 | 5.03 | |
| 440 | 91 | 4.84 | |
| 506 | 106 | 4.77 | |
| 530 | 133 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nagaja is 10 to 14, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 7.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 12.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 12.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 9.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 5.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.57% |
| Total | 530 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nagaja grew from 458 in 1990 to 547 in 2020, an increase of 89 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 530 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 458 | – | |
| 640 | 6.47% | |
| 483 | -5.86% | |
| 440 | -1.28% | |
| 506 | 5.22% | |
| 530 | 0.89% | |
| 547 | 0.67% |
Location
Nagaja is situated at approximately 11.3374, 125.6250, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.3 meters or 63.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nagaja 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.