Bel‑is, Municipality of Buruanga, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Buruanga |
| Postal code | 5609 |
| Population (2020) | 676 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.8790, 121.8870 (11° 53' North, 121° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 99.5 meters (326.4 feet) |
Bel‑is is a barangay in the municipality of Buruanga, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 676. This represented 3.49% of the total population of Buruanga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bel-is in the 2015 Census was 722 broken down into 160 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 584 | 106 | 5.51 | |
| 507 | 114 | 4.45 | |
| 601 | 118 | 5.09 | |
| 606 | 134 | 4.52 | |
| 695 | 157 | 4.43 | |
| 722 | 160 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bel-is is 10 to 14, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 7.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 9.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 5.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 7.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.97% |
| Total | 722 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bel-is grew from 584 in 1990 to 676 in 2020, an increase of 92 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.38%, or a decrease of 46 people, from the previous population of 722 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 584 | – | |
| 507 | -2.61% | |
| 601 | 3.71% | |
| 606 | 0.11% | |
| 695 | 5.11% | |
| 722 | 0.73% | |
| 676 | -1.38% |
Location
Bel‑is is situated at approximately 11.8790, 121.8870, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 99.5 meters or 326.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bel‑is 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.