San Benito Norte, Municipality of Aringay, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Aringay |
| Postal code | 2503 |
| Population (2020) | 3,002 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4126, 120.3536 (16° 25' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.3 meters (109.3 feet) |
San Benito Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Aringay, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,002. This represented 5.96% of the total population of Aringay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Benito Norte in the 2015 Census was 2,625 broken down into 622 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,340 | 264 | 5.08 | |
| 1,782 | 351 | 5.08 | |
| 2,004 | 406 | 4.94 | |
| 2,256 | 510 | 4.42 | |
| 2,428 | 537 | 4.52 | |
| 2,625 | 622 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Benito Norte is 5 to 9, with 265 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 209 | 7.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 265 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 257 | 9.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 241 | 9.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 249 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 195 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 210 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 159 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 153 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 145 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 113 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 121 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 100 | 3.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 59 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.33% |
| Total | 2,625 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Benito Norte grew from 1,340 in 1990 to 3,002 in 2020, an increase of 1,662 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.86%, or an increase of 377 people, from the previous population of 2,625 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,340 | – | |
| 1,782 | 5.49% | |
| 2,021 | 2.74% | |
| 2,256 | 1.53% | |
| 2,428 | 2.71% | |
| 2,625 | 1.50% | |
| 3,002 | 2.86% |
Location
San Benito Norte is situated at approximately 16.4126, 120.3536, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.3 meters or 109.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Benito Norte 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.