Benolho, Municipality of Albuera, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Albuera |
| Postal code | 6542 |
| Population (2020) | 1,929 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9508, 124.6646 (10° 57' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.5 meters (27.9 feet) |
Benolho is a barangay in the municipality of Albuera, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,929. This represented 4.09% of the total population of Albuera.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benolho in the 2015 Census was 2,139 broken down into 525 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,590 | 299 | 5.32 | |
| 1,678 | 338 | 4.96 | |
| 1,785 | 389 | 4.59 | |
| 1,824 | 415 | 4.40 | |
| 1,954 | 452 | 4.32 | |
| 2,139 | 525 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benolho is 5 to 9, with 242 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 207 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 242 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 229 | 10.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 217 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 176 | 8.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 154 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 144 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 126 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 125 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 105 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 3.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.79% |
| Total | 2,139 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benolho grew from 1,590 in 1990 to 1,929 in 2020, an increase of 339 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.15%, or a decrease of 210 people, from the previous population of 2,139 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,590 | – | |
| 1,678 | 1.01% | |
| 1,785 | 1.33% | |
| 1,824 | 0.30% | |
| 1,954 | 2.54% | |
| 2,139 | 1.74% | |
| 1,929 | -2.15% |
Location
Benolho is situated at approximately 10.9508, 124.6646, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.5 meters or 27.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benolho 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.