Bethlehem, Municipality of Polanco, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Polanco |
| Postal code | 7106 |
| Population (2020) | 799 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4274, 123.3986 (8° 26' North, 123° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 87.7 meters (287.7 feet) |
Bethlehem is a barangay in the municipality of Polanco, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 799. This represented 1.89% of the total population of Polanco.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bethlehem in the 2015 Census was 680 broken down into 157 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | 131 | 5.50 | |
| 789 | 147 | 5.37 | |
| 773 | 158 | 4.89 | |
| 658 | 141 | 4.67 | |
| 703 | 151 | 4.66 | |
| 680 | 157 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bethlehem is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 10.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 11.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 13.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 4.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 5.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.88% |
| Total | 680 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bethlehem grew from 721 in 1990 to 799 in 2020, an increase of 78 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.45%, or an increase of 119 people, from the previous population of 680 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 721 | – | |
| 789 | 1.70% | |
| 773 | -0.44% | |
| 658 | -2.20% | |
| 703 | 2.44% | |
| 680 | -0.63% | |
| 799 | 3.45% |
Location
Bethlehem is situated at approximately 8.4274, 123.3986, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 87.7 meters or 287.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bethlehem 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.