San Benito, Municipality of Alaminos, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Alaminos |
| Postal code | 4001 |
| Population (2020) | 6,655 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0627, 121.2743 (14° 4' North, 121° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 106.8 meters (350.4 feet) |
San Benito is a barangay in the municipality of Alaminos, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,655. This represented 12.89% of the total population of Alaminos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Benito in the 2015 Census was 6,268 broken down into 1,468 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,356 | 632 | 5.31 | |
| 3,948 | 801 | 4.93 | |
| 4,586 | 968 | 4.74 | |
| 4,876 | 1,113 | 4.38 | |
| 5,720 | 1,269 | 4.51 | |
| 6,268 | 1,468 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Benito is 5 to 9, with 643 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 48 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 141 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 519 | 8.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 643 | 10.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 567 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 613 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 566 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 553 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 509 | 8.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 392 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 350 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 368 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 311 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 282 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 186 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 125 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 56 | 0.89% |
| Total | 6,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Benito grew from 3,356 in 1990 to 6,655 in 2020, an increase of 3,299 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 375 people, from the previous population of 6,280 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,356 | – | |
| 3,948 | 3.09% | |
| 4,586 | 3.26% | |
| 4,876 | 0.85% | |
| 5,720 | 5.98% | |
| 6,280 | 1.79% | |
| 6,655 | 1.23% |
Location
San Benito is situated at approximately 14.0627, 121.2743, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 106.8 meters or 350.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Benito 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.