Hicming, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 1,151 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6106, 124.1912 (13° 37' North, 124° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.2 meters (82.7 feet) |
Hicming is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,151. This represented 1.50% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hicming in the 2015 Census was 1,068 broken down into 210 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | 104 | 5.76 | |
| 774 | 131 | 5.91 | |
| 817 | 143 | 5.71 | |
| 907 | 182 | 4.98 | |
| 974 | 207 | 4.71 | |
| 1,068 | 210 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hicming is 10 to 14, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 12.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 13.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 11.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 4.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 2.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,068 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hicming grew from 599 in 1990 to 1,151 in 2020, an increase of 552 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.59%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 1,068 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 599 | – | |
| 774 | 4.92% | |
| 817 | 1.17% | |
| 907 | 1.45% | |
| 974 | 2.63% | |
| 1,068 | 1.77% | |
| 1,151 | 1.59% |
Location
Hicming is situated at approximately 13.6106, 124.1912, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.2 meters or 82.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hicming shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.