San Fernando, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 1,312 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3147, 125.0371 (12° 19' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.3 meters (43.6 feet) |
San Fernando is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,312. This represented 3.58% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 1,156 broken down into 231 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 697 | 135 | 5.16 | |
| 726 | 150 | 4.84 | |
| 921 | 184 | 5.01 | |
| 935 | 196 | 4.77 | |
| 1,096 | 209 | 5.24 | |
| 1,156 | 231 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 10 to 14, with 162 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 10.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 151 | 13.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 14.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 126 | 10.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 9.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 6.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 4.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.69% |
| Total | 1,156 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 697 in 1990 to 1,312 in 2020, an increase of 615 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.70%, or an increase of 156 people, from the previous population of 1,156 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 697 | – | |
| 726 | 0.77% | |
| 921 | 5.23% | |
| 935 | 0.21% | |
| 1,096 | 5.95% | |
| 1,156 | 1.02% | |
| 1,312 | 2.70% |
Location
San Fernando is situated at approximately 12.3147, 125.0371, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.3 meters or 43.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Fernando 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.