Situated in the municipality of San Jorge, Samar, Barangay Hernandez is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 112 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Conrado Cualvan Villar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Hernandez · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Hernandez
Barangay Hernandez is a very small barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, located in the province of Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Hernandez had a population of 112. This made it the 38th largest of 41 barangays in San Jorge by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Hernandez accounted for approximately 0.63% of the total population of San Jorge, which stood at 17,863 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Hernandez changed from 118 to 112, a shift of -5.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in San Jorge. Barangay Hernandez is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Jorge is a municipality comprising 41 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Hernandez, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Hernandez ranks 932nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Hernandez is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with San Jorge or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Hernandez from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
95
—
—
2020 CPH
118
+23
+24.2%
2024 POPCEN
112
-6
-5.1%
2015–2020: +24.2% total (+4.43%/yr).2020–2024: -5.1% total (-1.30%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in San Jorge
38thof 41
Among the smaller barangays of San Jorge by population.
Share of San Jorge
0.63%
of the municipality's total 17,863 residents.
Rank in Samar
932ndof 951
Province-wide percentile: 2.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Jorge (municipality) class
4th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Hernandez
Where is Barangay Hernandez located?▾
Barangay Hernandez is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Hernandez hall?▾
Barangay Hernandez is located in San Jorge, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Hernandez?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Hernandez is Conrado Cualvan Villar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Hernandez?▾
You can contact Barangay Hernandez via phone at 09631857416.
What municipality is Barangay Hernandez part of?▾
Barangay Hernandez is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of San Jorge, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Hernandez urban or rural?▾
Barangay Hernandez is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of San Jorge?▾
San Jorge is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Hernandez.
Has the population of Barangay Hernandez been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Hernandez went from 118 residents to 112 — a change of -5.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Hernandez in?▾
Barangay Hernandez is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 41 barangays administered by San Jorge.
How many barangays are in San Jorge?▾
San Jorge has 41 barangays, including Barangay Hernandez. You can browse the full list on our San Jorge page.
How many residents does Barangay Hernandez have?▾
Barangay Hernandez had a population of 112 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Hernandez?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Jorge is 6707. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Hernandez, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Hernandez was last updated on 2026-05-28. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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