Upper 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) | 1,435 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.6439, 123.4073 (9° 39' North, 123° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 446.6 meters (1,465.2 feet) |
Upper Becerril is a barangay in the municipality of Boljoon, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,435. This represented 8.19% of the total population of Boljoon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Becerril in the 2015 Census was 1,351 broken down into 295 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,259 | 282 | 4.46 | |
| 1,215 | 278 | 4.37 | |
| 1,342 | 282 | 4.76 | |
| 1,242 | 280 | 4.44 | |
| 1,291 | 291 | 4.44 | |
| 1,351 | 295 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Becerril is 5 to 9, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 7.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 168 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 164 | 12.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 157 | 11.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 5.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 4.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 5.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 3.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.99% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.47% |
| Total | 1,356 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Becerril grew from 1,259 in 1990 to 1,435 in 2020, an increase of 176 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 79 people, from the previous population of 1,356 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,259 | – | |
| 1,215 | -0.66% | |
| 1,342 | 2.15% | |
| 1,242 | -1.06% | |
| 1,291 | 1.42% | |
| 1,356 | 0.94% | |
| 1,435 | 1.20% |
Location
Upper Becerril is situated at approximately 9.6439, 123.4073, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 446.6 meters or 1,465.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper 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.