Benguet, Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Gubat |
| Postal code | 4710 |
| Population (2020) | 579 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8801, 124.1158 (12° 53' North, 124° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.0 meters (144.4 feet) |
Benguet is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 579. This represented 0.96% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benguet in the 2015 Census was 543 broken down into 135 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 495 | 95 | 5.21 | |
| 560 | 116 | 4.83 | |
| 584 | 115 | 5.08 | |
| 605 | 120 | 5.04 | |
| 669 | 134 | 4.99 | |
| 543 | 135 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benguet is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 13.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 10.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 7.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 4.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 6.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 4.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.84% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 3.13% |
| Total | 543 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benguet grew from 495 in 1990 to 579 in 2020, an increase of 84 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.36%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 543 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 495 | – | |
| 560 | 2.34% | |
| 584 | 0.90% | |
| 605 | 0.49% | |
| 669 | 3.73% | |
| 543 | -3.89% | |
| 579 | 1.36% |
Location
Benguet is situated at approximately 12.8801, 124.1158, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.0 meters or 144.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benguet 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.