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Hernani

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.

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

Local Officials 
Mayor: Edgar C. Boco
Vice-Mayor: Wilmar S. Candido

SB Members:

  1. Julia C. Habagat
  2. Conchita T. Genilo
  3. Cesar G. Tagon, Jr.
  4. Arturo A. Mendova
  5. Paciano C. Orocay, Jr.
  6. Florentino A. Abolencia
  7. Marcial B. Baje
  8. Jose P. Antipolo

Barangays

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

  • Barangay 1
  • Barangay 2
  • Barangay 3
  • Barangay 4
  • Batang
  • Canciledes
  • Carmen
  • Garawon
  • Nagaja
  • Padang
  • San Miguel
  • San Isidro
  • Cacatmonan

 

Demographics

Population census of Hernani
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1903 4,150 —
1918 5,253 1.58%
1939 9,405 2.81%
1948 5,035 −6.71%
1960 6,622 2.31%
1970 6,216 −0.63%
1975 7,315 3.32%
1980 7,032 −0.79%
1990 6,840 −0.28%
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

The population of Hernani in the 2015 census was 8,573 people, 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. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. “Province: Eastern Samar”. PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. “History of Hernani”. Municipality of Hernani, Eastern Samar. Archived from the original on 23 July 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  5. Census of Population and Housing (2010). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  7. “Province of Eastern Samar”. Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

 

Hernani
Municipality

Map of Eastern Samar with Hernani highlighted 

Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°20′N 125°35′E
Country Philippines
Region Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province Eastern Samar
District Lone district of E. Samar
Established 1926
Barangays 13
Government
 •Mayor Edgar C. Boco
Area
 • Total 49.42 km2 (19.08 sq mi)
Population (2015 Census)
 • Total 8,573
 • Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6804
IDD : area code  +63 (0)55
Website hernani-esamar.gov.ph

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