Hernani, Eastern Samar

Municipality of Hernani
Municipality

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Map of Eastern Samar with Hernani highlighted
Municipality of Hernani

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 11°20′N 125°35′E / 11.33°N 125.58°E / 11.33; 125.58Coordinates: 11°20′N 125°35′E / 11.33°N 125.58°E / 11.33; 125.58
Country Philippines
Region Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province Eastern Samar
Congr. district Lone district of E. Samar
Established 1926
Barangays 13
Government[1]
  Mayor Edgar C. Boco
Area[2]
  Total 49.42 km2 (19.08 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
  Total 8,573
  Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Website hernani-esamar.gov.ph

Hernani is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 8,573 people.[3]

It was formerly called Nag-as, after the name of the river flowing southeast of the town center.[4]

Barangays

Hernani is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Four barangays, located in the poblacion, are known primarily by number:[2]

Demographics

Population census of Hernani
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 6,840    
1995 8,055+3.11%
2000 7,642−1.12%
2007 7,974+0.59%
2010 8,070+0.44%
2015 8,573+1.16%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6]

The population of Hernani in the 2015 census was 8,573 people,[3] with a density of 170 inhabitants per square kilometre or 440 inhabitants per square mile.

References

  1. "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Region VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "History of Hernani". Municipality of Hernani, Eastern Samar. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  5. "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  6. "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.

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