Besong, Municipality of Kayapa, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Kayapa |
| Postal code | 3708 |
| Population (2020) | 962 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3407, 120.8928 (16° 20' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,038.0 meters (3,405.5 feet) |
Besong is a barangay in the municipality of Kayapa, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 962. This represented 3.63% of the total population of Kayapa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Besong in the 2015 Census was 921 broken down into 183 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476 | 100 | 4.76 | |
| 497 | 91 | 5.46 | |
| 500 | 91 | 5.49 | |
| 550 | 106 | 5.19 | |
| 597 | 130 | 4.59 | |
| 921 | 183 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Besong is 10 to 14, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 3.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 11.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 10.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 11.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 8.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 8.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 4.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.09% |
| Total | 921 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Besong grew from 476 in 1990 to 962 in 2020, an increase of 486 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.92%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 921 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 476 | – | |
| 499 | 0.89% | |
| 500 | 0.04% | |
| 550 | 1.32% | |
| 597 | 3.03% | |
| 921 | 8.60% | |
| 962 | 0.92% |
Location
Besong is situated at approximately 16.3407, 120.8928, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,038.0 meters or 3,405.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Besong 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.