Benben, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 2826 |
| Population (2020) | 680 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6671, 120.6517 (17° 40' North, 120° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 143.7 meters (471.5 feet) |
Benben, formerly Bonbon, is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 680. This represented 4.12% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benben in the 2015 Census was 554 broken down into 127 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 50 | 5.08 | |
| 308 | 66 | 4.67 | |
| 375 | 77 | 4.87 | |
| 473 | 102 | 4.64 | |
| 551 | 121 | 4.55 | |
| 554 | 127 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benben is 5 to 9, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 13.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 13.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 11.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 6.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 5.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 6.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 3.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.81% |
| Total | 554 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benben grew from 254 in 1990 to 680 in 2020, an increase of 426 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.41%, or an increase of 126 people, from the previous population of 554 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | – | |
| 308 | 3.68% | |
| 375 | 4.31% | |
| 473 | 3.25% | |
| 551 | 5.71% | |
| 554 | 0.10% | |
| 680 | 4.41% |
Location
Benben is situated at approximately 17.6671, 120.6517, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 143.7 meters or 471.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benben 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.