Bentigan, Municipality of Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Cuyapo |
| Postal code | 3117 |
| Population (2020) | 1,523 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7593, 120.6535 (15° 46' North, 120° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.1 meters (79.1 feet) |
Bentigan is a barangay in the municipality of Cuyapo, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,523. This represented 2.24% of the total population of Cuyapo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bentigan in the 2015 Census was 1,358 broken down into 352 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,053 | 211 | 4.99 | |
| 1,122 | 236 | 4.75 | |
| 1,134 | 254 | 4.46 | |
| 1,285 | 297 | 4.33 | |
| 1,295 | 308 | 4.20 | |
| 1,358 | 352 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bentigan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 153 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 8.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 11.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 153 | 11.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 8.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 4.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.55% |
| Total | 1,358 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bentigan grew from 1,053 in 1990 to 1,523 in 2020, an increase of 470 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.44%, or an increase of 165 people, from the previous population of 1,358 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,053 | – | |
| 1,122 | 1.20% | |
| 1,134 | 0.23% | |
| 1,285 | 1.74% | |
| 1,295 | 0.28% | |
| 1,358 | 0.91% | |
| 1,523 | 2.44% |
Location
Bentigan is situated at approximately 15.7593, 120.6535, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.1 meters or 79.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bentigan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Piglisan, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija
- Cabaducan East (Poblacion), Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija
- Cabawangan, Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija
- North Poblacion, Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija
- Bantug, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija
- Loob, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija
- Burgos, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija
- Bibiclat, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija
- Nagmisahan, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija
- Ambasador Alzate Village, Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.