Beto, Municipality of Taft, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Taft |
| Postal code | 6816 |
| Population (2020) | 302 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9486, 125.3835 (11° 57' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.7 meters (41.7 feet) |
Beto is a barangay in the municipality of Taft, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 302. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Taft.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Beto in the 2015 Census was 269 broken down into 76 households or an average of 3.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 69 | 5.33 | |
| 385 | 67 | 5.75 | |
| 429 | 85 | 5.05 | |
| 248 | 62 | 4.00 | |
| 324 | 81 | 4.00 | |
| 269 | 76 | 3.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Beto are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 28 | 10.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 8.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 10.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 9.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 3.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 6.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 6.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 4.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.49% |
| Total | 269 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Beto fell from 368 in 1990 to 302 in 2020, a decrease of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.47%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 269 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | – | |
| 385 | 0.85% | |
| 429 | 2.35% | |
| 248 | -7.28% | |
| 324 | 10.22% | |
| 269 | -3.48% | |
| 302 | 2.47% |
Location
Beto is situated at approximately 11.9486, 125.3835, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.7 meters or 41.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Beto 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.