San Fernando, Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Jiabong |
| Postal code | 6701 |
| Population (2020) | 831 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8754, 124.9888 (11° 53' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 153.7 meters (504.3 feet) |
San Fernando is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 831. This represented 4.33% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 881 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 776 | 142 | 5.46 | |
| 894 | 166 | 5.39 | |
| 764 | 163 | 4.69 | |
| 702 | 150 | 4.68 | |
| 646 | 136 | 4.75 | |
| 881 | 193 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 15 to 19, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 9.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 11.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 104 | 11.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 9.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.93% |
| Total | 881 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 776 in 1990 to 831 in 2020, an increase of 55 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.22%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 881 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 776 | – | |
| 894 | 2.69% | |
| 764 | -3.31% | |
| 702 | -1.16% | |
| 646 | -2.98% | |
| 881 | 6.08% | |
| 831 | -1.22% |
Location
San Fernando is situated at approximately 11.8754, 124.9888, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 153.7 meters or 504.3 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.