Lower Becerril, Municipality of Boljoon, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Boljoon |
| Postal code | 6024 |
| Population (2020) | 1,563 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.6184, 123.4442 (9° 37' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 234.6 meters (769.7 feet) |
Lower Becerril is a barangay in the municipality of Boljoon, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,563. This represented 8.92% of the total population of Boljoon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Becerril in the 2015 Census was 1,297 broken down into 294 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 846 | 177 | 4.78 | |
| 812 | 171 | 4.75 | |
| 832 | 186 | 4.47 | |
| 1,100 | 233 | 4.72 | |
| 1,151 | 244 | 4.72 | |
| 1,297 | 294 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Becerril is 5 to 9, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 14.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 159 | 12.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 6.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 7.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 78 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.00% |
| Total | 1,297 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Becerril grew from 846 in 1990 to 1,563 in 2020, an increase of 717 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.00%, or an increase of 266 people, from the previous population of 1,297 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 846 | – | |
| 812 | -0.77% | |
| 832 | 0.52% | |
| 1,100 | 3.93% | |
| 1,153 | 1.73% | |
| 1,297 | 2.27% | |
| 1,563 | 4.00% |
Location
Lower Becerril is situated at approximately 9.6184, 123.4442, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 234.6 meters or 769.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Becerril 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.