Pagbennecan, Municipality of Balaoan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Balaoan |
| Postal code | 2517 |
| Population (2020) | 872 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8292, 120.3930 (16° 50' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Pagbennecan is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 872. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pagbennecan in the 2015 Census was 880 broken down into 194 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 639 | 123 | 5.20 | |
| 656 | 129 | 5.09 | |
| 742 | 146 | 5.08 | |
| 804 | 164 | 4.90 | |
| 876 | 182 | 4.81 | |
| 880 | 194 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pagbennecan is 10 to 14, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 7.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 9.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 9.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 8.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 8.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 4.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.05% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.14% |
| Total | 880 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pagbennecan grew from 639 in 1990 to 872 in 2020, an increase of 233 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.19%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 880 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 639 | – | |
| 656 | 0.49% | |
| 742 | 2.68% | |
| 804 | 1.11% | |
| 876 | 3.17% | |
| 880 | 0.09% | |
| 872 | -0.19% |
Location
Pagbennecan is situated at approximately 16.8292, 120.3930, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pagbennecan 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.