Nalihugan, 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) | 321 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0737, 124.8180 (12° 4' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.9 meters (62.0 feet) |
Nalihugan is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 321. This represented 0.91% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nalihugan in the 2015 Census was 293 broken down into 60 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 46 | 5.24 | |
| 307 | 57 | 5.39 | |
| 288 | 57 | 5.05 | |
| 229 | 47 | 4.87 | |
| 233 | 46 | 5.07 | |
| 293 | 60 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nalihugan is 10 to 14, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 11.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 9.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 11.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 10.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 9.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 2.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 6.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 5.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 2.05% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.02% |
| Total | 293 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nalihugan grew from 241 in 1990 to 321 in 2020, an increase of 80 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 293 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | – | |
| 307 | 4.64% | |
| 288 | -1.36% | |
| 229 | -3.11% | |
| 233 | 0.63% | |
| 293 | 4.46% | |
| 321 | 1.94% |
Location
Nalihugan is situated at approximately 12.0737, 124.8180, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.9 meters or 62.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nalihugan 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.