San Benito, Municipality of Dagami, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Dagami |
| Postal code | 6515 |
| Population (2020) | 575 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0703, 124.8996 (11° 4' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.5 meters (83.7 feet) |
San Benito is a barangay in the municipality of Dagami, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 575. This represented 1.59% of the total population of Dagami.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Benito in the 2015 Census was 496 broken down into 120 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 72 | 4.83 | |
| 367 | 73 | 5.03 | |
| 429 | 83 | 5.17 | |
| 432 | 93 | 4.65 | |
| 441 | 93 | 4.74 | |
| 496 | 120 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Benito is 5 to 9, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 13.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 8.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 11.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 3.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.81% |
| Total | 496 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Benito grew from 348 in 1990 to 575 in 2020, an increase of 227 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.16%, or an increase of 79 people, from the previous population of 496 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | – | |
| 367 | 1.00% | |
| 429 | 3.40% | |
| 432 | 0.10% | |
| 441 | 0.75% | |
| 496 | 2.26% | |
| 575 | 3.16% |
Location
San Benito is situated at approximately 11.0703, 124.8996, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.5 meters or 83.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Benito 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.