Hernani, Eastern Samar
Municipality of Hernani | ||
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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°ECoordinates: 11°20′N 125°35′E / 11.33°N 125.58°E | ||
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 |
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]
- Barangay 1
- Barangay 2
- Barangay 3
- Barangay 4
- Batang
- Canciledes
- Carmen
- Garawon
- Nagaja
- Padang
- San Miguel
- San Isidro
- Cacatmonan
Demographics
Population census of Hernani | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% 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
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- 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.
- ↑ "History of Hernani". Municipality of Hernani, Eastern Samar. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
External links
- Hernani E. Samar Official Website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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