Hibaca‑an, Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buan |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Population (2020) | 443 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0467, 125.0775 (12° 3' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 306.3 meters (1,004.9 feet) |
Hibaca‑an is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 443. This represented 5.70% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hibaca-an in the 2015 Census was 361 broken down into 81 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 61 | 4.39 | |
| 373 | 74 | 5.04 | |
| 347 | 70 | 4.96 | |
| 332 | 59 | 5.63 | |
| 362 | 65 | 5.57 | |
| 361 | 81 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hibaca-an is 5 to 9, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 17.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 13.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 12.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 10.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 2.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.55% |
| Total | 361 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hibaca-an grew from 268 in 1990 to 443 in 2020, an increase of 175 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.40%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 361 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | – | |
| 373 | 6.39% | |
| 347 | -1.54% | |
| 332 | -0.61% | |
| 362 | 3.20% | |
| 361 | -0.05% | |
| 443 | 4.40% |
Location
Hibaca‑an is situated at approximately 12.0467, 125.0775, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 306.3 meters or 1,004.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hibaca‑an 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.