Belen, Municipality of Leyte, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Leyte |
| Population (2020) | 1,790 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.3167, 124.5430 (11° 19' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.1 meters (56.1 feet) |
Belen is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,790. This represented 4.43% of the total population of Leyte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Belen in the 2015 Census was 1,818 broken down into 447 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,356 | 255 | 5.32 | |
| 1,176 | 237 | 4.96 | |
| 1,448 | 280 | 5.17 | |
| 1,496 | 309 | 4.84 | |
| 1,503 | 321 | 4.68 | |
| 1,818 | 447 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Belen is 5 to 9, with 239 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 171 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 239 | 13.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 217 | 11.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 189 | 10.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 8.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 120 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 114 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 3.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 3.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.88% |
| Total | 1,818 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Belen grew from 1,356 in 1990 to 1,790 in 2020, an increase of 434 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.33%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 1,818 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,356 | – | |
| 1,176 | -2.63% | |
| 1,448 | 4.56% | |
| 1,496 | 0.45% | |
| 1,503 | 0.17% | |
| 1,818 | 3.69% | |
| 1,790 | -0.33% |
Location
Belen is situated at approximately 11.3167, 124.5430, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.1 meters or 56.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Belen shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.