Beslig, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 159 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1191, 124.7675 (12° 7' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.6 meters (87.3 feet) |
Beslig is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 159. This represented 0.45% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Beslig in the 2015 Census was 239 broken down into 42 households or an average of 5.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 26 | 5.54 | |
| 255 | 50 | 5.10 | |
| 279 | 53 | 5.26 | |
| 246 | 44 | 5.59 | |
| 221 | 37 | 5.97 | |
| 239 | 42 | 5.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Beslig is 10 to 14, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 12.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 16.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 14.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 5.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 5.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 1.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 4.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 239 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Beslig grew from 144 in 1990 to 159 in 2020, an increase of 15 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 8.22%, or a decrease of 80 people, from the previous population of 239 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | – | |
| 255 | 11.30% | |
| 279 | 1.95% | |
| 246 | -1.72% | |
| 221 | -3.83% | |
| 239 | 1.50% | |
| 159 | -8.22% |
Location
Beslig is situated at approximately 12.1191, 124.7675, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.6 meters or 87.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Beslig 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.