Betania, Municipality of Laur, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Laur |
| Postal code | 3129 |
| Population (2020) | 625 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6021, 121.1655 (15° 36' North, 121° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.7 meters (212.3 feet) |
Betania is a barangay in the municipality of Laur, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 625. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Laur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Betania in the 2015 Census was 586 broken down into 145 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 73 | 5.07 | |
| 398 | 85 | 4.68 | |
| 346 | 58 | 5.97 | |
| 461 | 121 | 3.81 | |
| 577 | 137 | 4.21 | |
| 586 | 145 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Betania are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 12.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 12.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 7.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 8.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 6.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.19% |
| Total | 586 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Betania grew from 370 in 1990 to 625 in 2020, an increase of 255 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.37%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 586 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 370 | – | |
| 398 | 1.38% | |
| 346 | -2.96% | |
| 461 | 4.04% | |
| 577 | 8.51% | |
| 586 | 0.30% | |
| 625 | 1.37% |
Location
Betania is situated at approximately 15.6021, 121.1655, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.7 meters or 212.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Betania 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.