Banhigan, Municipality of Dalaguete, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Dalaguete |
| Postal code | 6022 |
| Population (2020) | 1,269 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.7975, 123.5280 (9° 48' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 112.6 meters (369.4 feet) |
Banhigan is a barangay in the municipality of Dalaguete, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,269. This represented 1.70% of the total population of Dalaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banhigan in the 2015 Census was 1,238 broken down into 303 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,030 | 211 | 4.88 | |
| 1,100 | 232 | 4.74 | |
| 1,105 | 233 | 4.74 | |
| 1,232 | 268 | 4.60 | |
| 1,240 | 280 | 4.43 | |
| 1,238 | 303 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banhigan is 10 to 14, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 7.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 9.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 11.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 6.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.69% |
| Total | 1,239 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banhigan grew from 1,030 in 1990 to 1,269 in 2020, an increase of 239 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.50%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 1,239 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,030 | – | |
| 1,100 | 1.24% | |
| 1,105 | 0.10% | |
| 1,232 | 1.51% | |
| 1,240 | 0.24% | |
| 1,239 | -0.02% | |
| 1,269 | 0.50% |
Location
Banhigan is situated at approximately 9.7975, 123.5280, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 112.6 meters or 369.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banhigan 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.