Belbel, Municipality of Botolan, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Botolan |
| Postal code | 2202 |
| Population (2020) | 376 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.1243, 120.2817 (15° 7' North, 120° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 507.5 meters (1,665.0 feet) |
Belbel is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 376. This represented 0.56% of the total population of Botolan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Belbel in the 2015 Census was 372 broken down into 97 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 534 | 124 | 4.31 | |
| 17 | 5 | 3.40 | |
| 271 | 58 | 4.67 | |
| 154 | 36 | 4.28 | |
| 261 | 57 | 4.58 | |
| 372 | 97 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Belbel is 5 to 9, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 14.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 13.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 9.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 10.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 5.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 9.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 3.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 3.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.81% |
| Total | 372 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Belbel fell from 534 in 1990 to 376 in 2020, a decrease of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 372 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 534 | – | |
| 17 | -47.58% | |
| 271 | 81.06% | |
| 154 | -7.50% | |
| 261 | 21.17% | |
| 372 | 6.98% | |
| 376 | 0.23% |
Location
Belbel is situated at approximately 15.1243, 120.2817, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 507.5 meters or 1,665.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Belbel 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.