Hindang, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 82 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0854, 124.6902 (12° 5' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 161.0 meters (528.2 feet) |
Hindang is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 82. This represented 0.31% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hindang in the 2015 Census was 80 broken down into 16 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 21 | 4.86 | |
| 189 | 40 | 4.73 | |
| 169 | 24 | 7.04 | |
| 137 | 27 | 5.07 | |
| 116 | 18 | 6.44 | |
| 80 | 16 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hindang is 1 to 4, with 17 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 50 to 54, and 60 to 64, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 21.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 16 | 20.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 11 | 13.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 5 | 6.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 3 | 3.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 7 | 8.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 7.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 6 | 7.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 3 | 3.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 2 | 2.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 1 | 1.25% |
| 55 to 59 | – | 0.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 1.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 80 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hindang fell from 102 in 1990 to 82 in 2020, a decrease of 20 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 80 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | – | |
| 189 | 12.25% | |
| 169 | -2.37% | |
| 137 | -2.85% | |
| 116 | -5.88% | |
| 80 | -6.83% | |
| 82 | 0.52% |
Location
Hindang is situated at approximately 12.0854, 124.6902, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 161.0 meters or 528.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hindang 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.