Hita‑asan I, Municipality of San Sebastian, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Sebastian |
| Postal code | 6714 |
| Population (2020) | 458 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6861, 124.9934 (11° 41' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) |
Hita‑asan I is a barangay in the municipality of San Sebastian, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 458. This represented 5.26% of the total population of San Sebastian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hita-asan I in the 2015 Census was 473 broken down into 102 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | 89 | 5.57 | |
| 474 | 109 | 4.35 | |
| 515 | 109 | 4.72 | |
| 515 | 92 | 5.60 | |
| 482 | 91 | 5.30 | |
| 473 | 102 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hita-asan I is 10 to 14, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 8.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 12.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 13.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 8.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 7.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 3.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 7.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 5.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.06% |
| Total | 473 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hita-asan I fell from 496 in 1990 to 458 in 2020, a decrease of 38 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.68%, or a decrease of 15 people, from the previous population of 473 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 496 | – | |
| 474 | -0.85% | |
| 515 | 1.79% | |
| 515 | 0.00% | |
| 482 | -2.38% | |
| 473 | -0.36% | |
| 458 | -0.68% |
Location
Hita‑asan I is situated at approximately 11.6861, 124.9934, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hita‑asan I 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.