Hernani, Eastern Samar
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| 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 | |
| • 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) |
| 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.
It was formerly called Nag-as, after the name of the river flowing southeast of the town center.
Hernani is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Four barangays, located in the poblacion, are known primarily by number:
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.
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