Hetebac, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 264 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1029, 124.7875 (12° 6' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.8 meters (78.1 feet) |
Hetebac is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 264. This represented 0.75% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hetebac in the 2015 Census was 253 broken down into 56 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | 46 | 4.63 | |
| 240 | 54 | 4.44 | |
| 212 | 50 | 4.24 | |
| 250 | 55 | 4.55 | |
| 261 | 51 | 5.12 | |
| 253 | 56 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hetebac is 5 to 9, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 13.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 12.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 11.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 13 | 5.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 10.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 3.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.40% |
| Total | 253 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hetebac grew from 213 in 1990 to 264 in 2020, an increase of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.90%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 253 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | – | |
| 240 | 2.26% | |
| 212 | -2.62% | |
| 250 | 2.30% | |
| 261 | 1.58% | |
| 253 | -0.59% | |
| 264 | 0.90% |
Location
Hetebac is situated at approximately 12.1029, 124.7875, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters or 78.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hetebac 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.