Hinugacan, 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) | 340 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9740, 124.8028 (11° 58' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Hinugacan is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 340. This represented 0.96% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hinugacan in the 2015 Census was 304 broken down into 62 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 36 | 4.97 | |
| 223 | 43 | 5.19 | |
| 249 | 51 | 4.88 | |
| 248 | 48 | 5.17 | |
| 277 | 56 | 4.95 | |
| 304 | 62 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hinugacan is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 10.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 14.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 13.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 8.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 8.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 2.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 3.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.33% |
| Total | 304 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hinugacan grew from 179 in 1990 to 340 in 2020, an increase of 161 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 304 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 179 | – | |
| 223 | 4.20% | |
| 249 | 2.39% | |
| 248 | -0.06% | |
| 277 | 4.11% | |
| 304 | 1.79% | |
| 340 | 2.38% |
Location
Hinugacan is situated at approximately 11.9740, 124.8028, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hinugacan 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.