Beguin, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 1,823 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6961, 123.9047 (12° 42' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.0 meters (65.6 feet) |
Beguin is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,823. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Beguin in the 2015 Census was 1,739 broken down into 407 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,177 | 227 | 5.19 | |
| 1,323 | 267 | 4.96 | |
| 1,539 | 290 | 5.31 | |
| 1,563 | 330 | 4.74 | |
| 1,639 | 367 | 4.47 | |
| 1,739 | 407 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Beguin is 10 to 14, with 226 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 170 | 9.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 203 | 11.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 226 | 13.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 5.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 5.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 117 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 4.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 5.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 2.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.81% |
| Total | 1,739 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Beguin grew from 1,177 in 1990 to 1,823 in 2020, an increase of 646 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 84 people, from the previous population of 1,739 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,177 | – | |
| 1,323 | 2.21% | |
| 1,539 | 3.30% | |
| 1,563 | 0.21% | |
| 1,639 | 1.74% | |
| 1,739 | 1.13% | |
| 1,823 | 1.00% |
Location
Beguin is situated at approximately 12.6961, 123.9047, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.0 meters or 65.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Beguin 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.