Hernani, Eastern Samar
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| Hernani | |
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| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Hernani | |
| Coordinates: 11°20′N 125°35′E / 11.333°N 125.583°ECoordinates: 11°20′N 125°35′E / 11.333°N 125.583°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 (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 8,070 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6804 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
| Website | hernani-esamar.gov.ph |
Hernani is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 8,070 people.[3] It has a land area of 49.42 km².
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 6,840 | — |
| 1995 | 8,055 | +3.32% |
| 2000 | 7,642 | −1.05% |
| 2007 | 7,974 | +0.61% |
| 2010 | 8,070 | +0.40% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ↑ "History of Hernani". Municipality of Hernani, Eastern Samar. 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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