San Benito, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 6 |
| Postal code | 8423 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Area (2013) | 45.63 km2 (17.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 5,663 |
| Density (2020) | 124 / km2 (321 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 57' North, 126° 0' East (9.9578, 126.0067) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.3 feet) |
San Benito is a coastal municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 45.63 square kilometers or 17.62 square miles which constitutes 2.34% of Surigao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,663. This represented 1.06% of the total population of Surigao del Norte province, or 0.20% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 124 inhabitants per square kilometer or 321 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Benito has 6 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongdo | 9.43% | 534 | 481 | 11.02% | 2.22% |
| Maribojoc | 20.71% | 1,173 | 1,066 | 10.04% | 2.03% |
| Nuevo Campo | 9.66% | 547 | 517 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| San Juan | 13.24% | 750 | 678 | 10.62% | 2.15% |
| Santa Cruz | 12.98% | 735 | 870 | -15.52% | -3.49% |
| Talisay | 33.97% | 1,924 | 1,792 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| San Benito Total | 5,663 | 5,404 | 4.79% | 0.99% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Benito for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱39,293,269.31.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 22,244,791.22 | – |
| 2010 | 23,554,132.06 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 25,462,227.42 | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 24,978,024.26 | -1.90% |
| 2013 | 27,428,179.92 | 9.81% |
| 2014 | 31,130,614.35 | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 35,700,494.66 | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 39,293,269.31 | 10.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Benito in the 2015 Census was 5,404 broken down into 1,222 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,315 | 789 | 5.47 | |
| 4,498 | 828 | 5.43 | |
| 4,750 | 896 | 5.30 | |
| 5,265 | 1,065 | 4.94 | |
| 5,505 | 1,172 | 4.70 | |
| 5,404 | 1,222 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Benito is 5 to 9, with 653 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 46 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 104 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 477 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 653 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 647 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 598 | 11.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 490 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 362 | 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 350 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 325 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 273 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 275 | 5.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 216 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 197 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 136 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 109 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 92 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 54 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 0.85% |
| Total | 5,404 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Benito grew from 3,202 in 1975 to 5,663 in 2020, an increase of 2,461 people over the course of 45 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.99%, or an increase of 259 people, from the previous population of 5,404 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 3,202 | – | |
| 3,748 | 3.20% | |
| 4,315 | 1.42% | |
| 4,498 | 0.78% | |
| 4,750 | 1.18% | |
| 5,275 | 1.46% | |
| 5,505 | 1.57% | |
| 5,404 | -0.35% | |
| 5,663 | 0.99% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Benito for the year 2019 was 4,856, broken down into 2,490 males and 2,366 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Benito is situated at approximately 9° 57' North, 126° 0' East, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Benito are Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Butuan, Maasin, Southern Leyte, and Bayugan, Agusan del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte, San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, Burgos, Surigao del Norte, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, Pilar, Surigao del Norte, and Dapa, Surigao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 749.36 kilometers (465.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte, 7.57 kilometers (4.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, 9.19 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Burgos, Surigao del Norte, 9.94 kilometers (6.18 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, 10.51 kilometers (6.53 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Pilar, Surigao del Norte, 14.64 kilometers (9.10 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Dapa, Surigao del Norte, 22.74 kilometers (14.13 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 59.54 kilometers (37.00 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 99.35 kilometers (61.73 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 105.91 kilometers (65.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Butuan, 122.86 kilometers (76.34 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 129.49 kilometers (80.46 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 140.44 kilometers (87.26 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
Distance from Manila: 749.36 kilometers (465.63 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.