Bega, City of San Carlos, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| City | San Carlos |
| Postal code | 2420 |
| Population (2020) | 2,446 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9325, 120.3631 (15° 56' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.3 meters (43.6 feet) |
Bega is a barangay in the city of San Carlos, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,446. This represented 1.19% of the total population of San Carlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bega in the 2015 Census was 2,013 broken down into 496 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,150 | 190 | 6.05 | |
| 1,347 | 254 | 5.30 | |
| 1,328 | 267 | 4.97 | |
| 1,601 | 350 | 4.57 | |
| 1,901 | 418 | 4.55 | |
| 2,013 | 496 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bega is 10 to 14, with 252 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 191 | 9.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 218 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 252 | 12.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 203 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 166 | 8.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 116 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 125 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.04% |
| Total | 2,013 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bega grew from 1,150 in 1990 to 2,446 in 2020, an increase of 1,296 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.19%, or an increase of 433 people, from the previous population of 2,013 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,150 | – | |
| 1,347 | 3.01% | |
| 1,328 | -0.30% | |
| 1,601 | 2.61% | |
| 1,901 | 6.45% | |
| 2,013 | 1.10% | |
| 2,446 | 4.19% |
Location
Bega is situated at approximately 15.9325, 120.3631, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.3 meters or 43.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bega shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tandang Sora, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Mabini (Poblacion), San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Coliling, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Perez Boulevard (Poblacion), San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Longos, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Tarece, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Balayong, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Manzon, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Matagdem, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- PNR Station Site, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Quezon Boulevard (Poblacion), San Carlos, Pangasinan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.