San Fernando, Municipality of Basey, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Basey |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Population (2020) | 1,669 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2794, 125.1475 (11° 17' North, 125° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
San Fernando, formerly Nouvelas Oriental, is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,669. This represented 2.94% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 1,576 broken down into 421 households or an average of 3.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,425 | 298 | 4.78 | |
| 1,143 | 262 | 4.36 | |
| 1,398 | 306 | 4.57 | |
| 1,522 | 344 | 4.42 | |
| 1,541 | 346 | 4.45 | |
| 1,576 | 421 | 3.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 10 to 14, with 207 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 133 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 188 | 11.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 207 | 13.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 177 | 11.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 6.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 5.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 4.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 5.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 4.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 3.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.14% |
| Total | 1,576 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 1,425 in 1990 to 1,669 in 2020, an increase of 244 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,576 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,425 | – | |
| 1,143 | -4.05% | |
| 1,398 | 4.41% | |
| 1,522 | 1.18% | |
| 1,541 | 0.45% | |
| 1,576 | 0.43% | |
| 1,669 | 1.21% |
Location
San Fernando is situated at approximately 11.2794, 125.1475, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 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.