Belen, Municipality of Goa, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Goa |
| Postal code | 4422 |
| Population (2020) | 1,852 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6986, 123.4833 (13° 42' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 86.0 meters (282.1 feet) |
Belen, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Goa, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,852. This represented 2.60% of the total population of Goa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Belen in the 2015 Census was 1,811 broken down into 389 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 979 | 183 | 5.35 | |
| 1,454 | 274 | 5.31 | |
| 1,501 | 295 | 5.09 | |
| 1,802 | 372 | 4.84 | |
| 1,670 | 347 | 4.81 | |
| 1,811 | 389 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Belen is 15 to 19, with 256 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 147 | 7.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 9.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 198 | 10.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 256 | 13.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 156 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 5.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 114 | 6.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.23% |
| Total | 1,865 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Belen grew from 979 in 1990 to 1,852 in 2020, an increase of 873 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.15%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 1,865 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 979 | – | |
| 1,454 | 7.69% | |
| 1,501 | 0.68% | |
| 1,802 | 2.55% | |
| 1,672 | -2.69% | |
| 1,865 | 2.10% | |
| 1,852 | -0.15% |
Location
Belen is situated at approximately 13.6986, 123.4833, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 86.0 meters or 282.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Belen shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Gimaga, Goa, Camarines Sur
- Halawig-Gogon, Goa, Camarines Sur
- Tagongtong, Goa, Camarines Sur
- San Benito (Poblacion), Goa, Camarines Sur
- La Purisima (Poblacion), Goa, Camarines Sur
- Panday (Poblacion), Goa, Camarines Sur
- San Isidro (Poblacion), Goa, Camarines Sur
- San Jose (Poblacion), Goa, Camarines Sur
- San Juan Bautista (Poblacion), Goa, Camarines Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.