Belen, Municipality of Miagao, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Miagao |
| Postal code | 5023 |
| Population (2020) | 199 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7004, 122.1980 (10° 42' North, 122° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.6 meters (408.8 feet) |
Belen is a barangay in the municipality of Miagao, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 199. This represented 0.29% of the total population of Miagao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Belen in the 2015 Census was 191 broken down into 38 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 24 | 6.33 | |
| 142 | 24 | 5.92 | |
| 163 | 31 | 5.26 | |
| 169 | 34 | 4.97 | |
| 188 | 33 | 5.70 | |
| 191 | 38 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Belen is 5 to 9, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 9.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 7.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 8.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 8.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 8.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 4.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 3.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 5.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 4.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 3.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 3.14% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 191 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Belen grew from 152 in 1990 to 199 in 2020, an increase of 47 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.87%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 191 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 152 | – | |
| 142 | -1.27% | |
| 163 | 3.00% | |
| 169 | 0.50% | |
| 188 | 3.95% | |
| 191 | 0.30% | |
| 199 | 0.87% |
Location
Belen is situated at approximately 10.7004, 122.1980, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.6 meters or 408.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Belen 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.