Becuran, Municipality of Santa Rita, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Santa Rita |
| Postal code | 2002 |
| Population (2020) | 4,285 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0089, 120.5932 (15° 1' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.1 meters (75.8 feet) |
Becuran is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,285. This represented 8.89% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Becuran in the 2015 Census was 3,847 broken down into 874 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,274 | 397 | 5.73 | |
| 2,621 | 470 | 5.58 | |
| 3,065 | 602 | 5.09 | |
| 2,968 | 688 | 4.31 | |
| 3,669 | 763 | 4.81 | |
| 3,847 | 874 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Becuran is 10 to 14, with 384 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 43 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 241 | 6.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 382 | 9.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 384 | 9.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 375 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 355 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 278 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 274 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 253 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 252 | 6.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 234 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 188 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 169 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 138 | 3.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 110 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 57 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 43 | 1.12% |
| Total | 3,847 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Becuran grew from 2,274 in 1990 to 4,285 in 2020, an increase of 2,011 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.30%, or an increase of 438 people, from the previous population of 3,847 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,274 | – | |
| 2,621 | 2.70% | |
| 3,065 | 3.41% | |
| 2,968 | -0.44% | |
| 3,669 | 8.02% | |
| 3,847 | 0.91% | |
| 4,285 | 2.30% |
Location
Becuran is situated at approximately 15.0089, 120.5932, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.1 meters or 75.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Becuran 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.