Betaog, Municipality of Lawaan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Lawaan |
| Postal code | 6813 |
| Population (2020) | 801 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1410, 125.2834 (11° 8' North, 125° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Betaog is a barangay in the municipality of Lawaan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 801. This represented 6.16% of the total population of Lawaan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Betaog in the 2015 Census was 783 broken down into 196 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 72 | 4.44 | |
| 460 | 82 | 5.61 | |
| 504 | 102 | 4.94 | |
| 642 | 138 | 4.65 | |
| 729 | 151 | 4.83 | |
| 783 | 196 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Betaog are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 10.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 6.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 5.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 6.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.53% |
| Total | 783 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Betaog grew from 320 in 1990 to 801 in 2020, an increase of 481 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 783 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | – | |
| 460 | 7.04% | |
| 504 | 1.98% | |
| 642 | 3.39% | |
| 729 | 4.73% | |
| 783 | 1.37% | |
| 801 | 0.48% |
Location
Betaog is situated at approximately 11.1410, 125.2834, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Betaog 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.