Benit, Municipality of Labo, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Labo |
| Postal code | 4604 |
| Population (2020) | 850 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1369, 122.7881 (14° 8' North, 122° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 77.0 meters (252.6 feet) |
Benit is a barangay in the municipality of Labo, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 850. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Labo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benit in the 2015 Census was 874 broken down into 190 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | 146 | 5.48 | |
| 708 | 145 | 4.88 | |
| 549 | 101 | 5.44 | |
| 625 | 145 | 4.31 | |
| 737 | 170 | 4.34 | |
| 874 | 190 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benit is 5 to 9, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 3.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 11.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 12.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 11.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 9.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 7.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 7.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 874 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benit grew from 800 in 1990 to 850 in 2020, an increase of 50 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 874 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | – | |
| 708 | -2.26% | |
| 549 | -5.31% | |
| 625 | 1.80% | |
| 737 | 6.18% | |
| 874 | 3.30% | |
| 850 | -0.58% |
Location
Benit is situated at approximately 14.1369, 122.7881, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 77.0 meters or 252.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benit 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.