Benog, Municipality of Isabel, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Isabel |
| Postal code | 6539 |
| Population (2020) | 611 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8943, 124.4812 (10° 54' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 292.5 meters (959.6 feet) |
Benog is a barangay in the municipality of Isabel, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 611. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Isabel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benog in the 2015 Census was 664 broken down into 180 households or an average of 3.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 114 | 3.99 | |
| 454 | 109 | 4.17 | |
| 490 | 118 | 4.15 | |
| 458 | 115 | 3.98 | |
| 607 | 163 | 3.72 | |
| 664 | 180 | 3.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benog is 5 to 9, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 7.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 7.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 7.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 8.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 5.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.81% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.05% |
| Total | 664 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benog grew from 455 in 1990 to 611 in 2020, an increase of 156 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.74%, or a decrease of 53 people, from the previous population of 664 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 455 | – | |
| 454 | -0.04% | |
| 490 | 1.65% | |
| 458 | -0.93% | |
| 607 | 10.80% | |
| 664 | 1.72% | |
| 611 | -1.74% |
Location
Benog is situated at approximately 10.8943, 124.4812, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 292.5 meters or 959.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benog 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.