Benolen, Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Datu Odin Sinsuat |
| Postal code | 9601 |
| Population (2020) | 2,084 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0236, 124.2961 (7° 1' North, 124° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.8 meters (143.7 feet) |
Benolen is a barangay in the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,084. This represented 1.78% of the total population of Datu Odin Sinsuat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benolen in the 2015 Census was 1,720 broken down into 324 households or an average of 5.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,174 | 250 | 4.70 | |
| 1,833 | 299 | 6.13 | |
| 2,215 | 364 | 6.09 | |
| 2,771 | 517 | 5.36 | |
| 1,672 | 315 | 5.31 | |
| 1,720 | 324 | 5.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benolen is 5 to 9, with 286 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 268 | 15.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 286 | 16.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 212 | 12.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 7.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 161 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 143 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 132 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 3.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 3.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 1.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 1.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.17% |
| Total | 1,720 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benolen grew from 1,174 in 1990 to 2,084 in 2020, an increase of 910 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.12%, or an increase of 364 people, from the previous population of 1,720 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,174 | – | |
| 1,833 | 8.70% | |
| 2,215 | 4.14% | |
| 2,771 | 3.14% | |
| 1,672 | -16.80% | |
| 1,720 | 0.54% | |
| 2,084 | 4.12% |
Location
Benolen is situated at approximately 7.0236, 124.2961, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.8 meters or 143.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benolen 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.