Beneg, 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) | 1,969 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2839, 120.0061 (15° 17' North, 120° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.2 meters (53.1 feet) |
Beneg is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,969. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Botolan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Beneg in the 2015 Census was 1,575 broken down into 376 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,084 | 213 | 5.09 | |
| 1,145 | 228 | 5.02 | |
| 1,406 | 288 | 4.88 | |
| 1,491 | 329 | 4.53 | |
| 1,606 | 435 | 3.69 | |
| 1,575 | 376 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Beneg are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 7.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 9.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 110 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 93 | 5.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 4.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.14% |
| Total | 1,575 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Beneg grew from 1,084 in 1990 to 1,969 in 2020, an increase of 885 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.81%, or an increase of 394 people, from the previous population of 1,575 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,084 | – | |
| 1,145 | 1.03% | |
| 1,406 | 4.50% | |
| 1,491 | 0.81% | |
| 1,606 | 2.74% | |
| 1,575 | -0.37% | |
| 1,969 | 4.81% |
Location
Beneg is situated at approximately 15.2839, 120.0061, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.2 meters or 53.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Beneg 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.