Benli, Municipality of Bulalacao, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Bulalacao |
| Postal code | 5214 |
| Population (2020) | 5,818 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 12.4283, 121.2948 (12° 26' North, 121° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 289.1 meters (948.5 feet) |
Benli, formerly Mangyan Settlement, is a barangay in the municipality of Bulalacao, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,818. This represented 13.11% of the total population of Bulalacao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benli in the 2015 Census was 4,527 broken down into 1,017 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,188 | 430 | 5.09 | |
| 2,521 | 482 | 5.23 | |
| 2,828 | 600 | 4.71 | |
| 3,395 | 743 | 4.57 | |
| 4,025 | 837 | 4.81 | |
| 4,527 | 1,017 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benli is 5 to 9, with 689 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 95 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 627 | 13.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 689 | 15.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 555 | 12.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 451 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 404 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 360 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 282 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 248 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 237 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 174 | 3.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 97 | 2.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 1.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.49% |
| Total | 4,527 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benli grew from 2,188 in 1990 to 5,818 in 2020, an increase of 3,630 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.42%, or an increase of 1,291 people, from the previous population of 4,527 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,188 | – | |
| 2,521 | 2.69% | |
| 2,828 | 2.49% | |
| 3,395 | 2.55% | |
| 4,025 | 6.39% | |
| 4,527 | 2.26% | |
| 5,818 | 5.42% |
Location
Benli is situated at approximately 12.4283, 121.2948, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 289.1 meters or 948.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benli shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Cabugao, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
- Bagong Sikat, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
- San Juan, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
- Cambunang (Poblacion), Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
- Budburan, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
- San Roque (Buyayao), Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
- Gapasan, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro
- Paclolo, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro
- Monte Claro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.