Bensican, Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | San Nicolas |
| Postal code | 2447 |
| Population (2020) | 749 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.1014, 120.7438 (16° 6' North, 120° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 88.3 meters (289.7 feet) |
Bensican is a barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 749. This represented 1.88% of the total population of San Nicolas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bensican in the 2015 Census was 705 broken down into 155 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 523 | 103 | 5.08 | |
| 556 | 118 | 4.71 | |
| 584 | 127 | 4.60 | |
| 624 | 138 | 4.52 | |
| 660 | 153 | 4.31 | |
| 705 | 155 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bensican is 5 to 9, with 86 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 7.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 7.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 4.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 7.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 7.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 6.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 2.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.13% |
| Total | 705 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bensican grew from 523 in 1990 to 749 in 2020, an increase of 226 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 705 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 523 | – | |
| 556 | 1.15% | |
| 584 | 1.06% | |
| 624 | 0.92% | |
| 660 | 2.06% | |
| 705 | 1.26% | |
| 749 | 1.28% |
Location
Bensican is situated at approximately 16.1014, 120.7438, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 88.3 meters or 289.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bensican 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.