Benticayan, Municipality of Baras, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Baras |
| Postal code | 4803 |
| Population (2020) | 763 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6996, 124.3891 (13° 42' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.5 meters (57.4 feet) |
Benticayan is a barangay in the municipality of Baras, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 763. This represented 5.66% of the total population of Baras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benticayan in the 2015 Census was 778 broken down into 166 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 125 | 5.61 | |
| 841 | 165 | 5.10 | |
| 717 | 131 | 5.47 | |
| 732 | 142 | 5.15 | |
| 641 | 139 | 4.61 | |
| 778 | 166 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benticayan is 5 to 9, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 12.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 11.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 8.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 5.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 5.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.40% |
| Total | 787 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benticayan grew from 701 in 1990 to 763 in 2020, an increase of 62 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.65%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 787 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | – | |
| 841 | 3.47% | |
| 717 | -3.36% | |
| 732 | 0.29% | |
| 641 | -4.72% | |
| 787 | 3.98% | |
| 763 | -0.65% |
Location
Benticayan is situated at approximately 13.6996, 124.3891, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.5 meters or 57.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benticayan 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.