San Fernando, Municipality of Villareal, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Villareal |
| Postal code | 6717 |
| Population (2020) | 238 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5841, 124.9799 (11° 35' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
San Fernando is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 238. This represented 0.87% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 196 broken down into 45 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 31 | 5.03 | |
| 160 | 29 | 5.52 | |
| 185 | 34 | 5.44 | |
| 185 | 34 | 5.44 | |
| 218 | 47 | 4.64 | |
| 196 | 45 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 20 to 24, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 1.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 9.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 9.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 12.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 8.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 12.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 5.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 3.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.53% |
| Total | 196 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 156 in 1990 to 238 in 2020, an increase of 82 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.17%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 196 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | – | |
| 160 | 0.48% | |
| 185 | 3.16% | |
| 185 | 0.00% | |
| 218 | 6.16% | |
| 196 | -2.00% | |
| 238 | 4.17% |
Location
San Fernando is situated at approximately 11.5841, 124.9799, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 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.