Benglen, Municipality of Basilisa, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Basilisa |
| Postal code | 8413 |
| Population (2020) | 780 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 10.1400, 125.6000 (10° 8' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.9 meters (6.2 feet) |
Benglen is a barangay in the municipality of Basilisa, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 780. This represented 2.11% of the total population of Basilisa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benglen in the 2015 Census was 1,053 broken down into 201 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 440 | 82 | 5.37 | |
| 537 | 90 | 5.97 | |
| 886 | 163 | 5.44 | |
| 940 | 197 | 4.77 | |
| 1,053 | 201 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benglen is 20 to 24, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 6.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 8.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 8.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 10.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 102 | 9.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 8.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.42% |
| Total | 1,053 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benglen grew from 440 in 1995 to 780 in 2020, an increase of 340 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.12%, or a decrease of 273 people, from the previous population of 1,053 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 440 | – | |
| 537 | 4.36% | |
| 886 | 7.15% | |
| 940 | 2.18% | |
| 1,053 | 2.18% | |
| 780 | -6.12% |
Location
Benglen is situated at approximately 10.1400, 125.6000, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.9 meters or 6.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benglen 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.