San Benito Sur, 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) | 3,727 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3975, 120.3561 (16° 24' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.4 meters (60.4 feet) |
San Benito Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Aringay, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,727. This represented 7.40% of the total population of Aringay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Benito Sur in the 2015 Census was 3,625 broken down into 832 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,315 | 449 | 5.16 | |
| 2,815 | 544 | 5.17 | |
| 3,170 | 621 | 5.10 | |
| 3,227 | 695 | 4.64 | |
| 3,354 | 713 | 4.70 | |
| 3,625 | 832 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Benito Sur is 5 to 9, with 356 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 48 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 87 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 311 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 356 | 9.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 311 | 8.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 326 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 319 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 315 | 8.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 262 | 7.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 241 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 199 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 190 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 181 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 145 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 126 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 115 | 3.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 55 | 1.51% |
| Total | 3,638 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Benito Sur grew from 2,315 in 1990 to 3,727 in 2020, an increase of 1,412 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 3,638 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,315 | – | |
| 2,815 | 3.73% | |
| 3,170 | 2.58% | |
| 3,227 | 0.25% | |
| 3,354 | 1.41% | |
| 3,638 | 1.56% | |
| 3,727 | 0.51% |
Location
San Benito Sur is situated at approximately 16.3975, 120.3561, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.4 meters or 60.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Benito Sur 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.