Hiparayan, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 727 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4105, 125.0312 (12° 25' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 118.1 meters (387.5 feet) |
Hiparayan is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 727. This represented 2.26% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hiparayan in the 2015 Census was 788 broken down into 145 households or an average of 5.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 104 | 5.21 | |
| 603 | 113 | 5.34 | |
| 694 | 125 | 5.55 | |
| 699 | 134 | 5.22 | |
| 728 | 134 | 5.43 | |
| 788 | 145 | 5.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hiparayan is 10 to 14, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 10.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 11.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 15.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 13.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 6.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 4.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.27% |
| Total | 788 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hiparayan grew from 542 in 1990 to 727 in 2020, an increase of 185 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.68%, or a decrease of 61 people, from the previous population of 788 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 542 | – | |
| 603 | 2.02% | |
| 694 | 3.06% | |
| 699 | 0.10% | |
| 728 | 1.49% | |
| 788 | 1.52% | |
| 727 | -1.68% |
Location
Hiparayan is situated at approximately 12.4105, 125.0312, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 118.1 meters or 387.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hiparayan 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.