Ben‑agan, City of Batac, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| City | Batac |
| Postal code | 2906 |
| Population (2020) | 714 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0505, 120.5663 (18° 3' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.0 meters (88.6 feet) |
Ben‑agan, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Batac, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 714. This represented 1.29% of the total population of Batac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ben-agan in the 2015 Census was 659 broken down into 160 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 114 | 5.29 | |
| 665 | 127 | 5.24 | |
| 623 | 131 | 4.76 | |
| 597 | 130 | 4.59 | |
| 641 | 144 | 4.45 | |
| 659 | 160 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ben-agan is 15 to 19, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 5.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 7.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 7.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 8.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 6.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 6.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 7.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 5.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.73% |
| Total | 659 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ben-agan grew from 603 in 1990 to 714 in 2020, an increase of 111 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 659 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 603 | – | |
| 665 | 1.85% | |
| 623 | -1.39% | |
| 597 | -0.59% | |
| 641 | 2.62% | |
| 659 | 0.53% | |
| 714 | 1.70% |
Location
Ben‑agan is situated at approximately 18.0505, 120.5663, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.0 meters or 88.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ben‑agan 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.