Benguet, Municipality of Echague, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Echague |
| Postal code | 3309 |
| Population (2020) | 493 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6313, 121.8773 (16° 38' North, 121° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 151.6 meters (497.4 feet) |
Benguet is a barangay in the municipality of Echague, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 493. This represented 0.56% of the total population of Echague.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benguet in the 2015 Census was 486 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 40 | 5.13 | |
| 310 | 54 | 5.74 | |
| 232 | 45 | 5.16 | |
| 341 | 70 | 4.87 | |
| 408 | 88 | 4.64 | |
| 486 | 116 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benguet is 20 to 24, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 3.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 10.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 46 | 9.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 11.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 4.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.41% |
| Total | 486 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benguet grew from 205 in 1990 to 493 in 2020, an increase of 288 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.30%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 486 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | – | |
| 310 | 8.06% | |
| 232 | -6.03% | |
| 341 | 5.46% | |
| 408 | 6.75% | |
| 486 | 3.39% | |
| 493 | 0.30% |
Location
Benguet is situated at approximately 16.6313, 121.8773, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 151.6 meters or 497.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benguet 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.