Benit, Municipality of Malitbog, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Malitbog |
| Postal code | 6603 |
| Population (2020) | 444 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1415, 125.0014 (10° 8' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Benit is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 444. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Malitbog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benit in the 2015 Census was 434 broken down into 96 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 65 | 4.62 | |
| 371 | 74 | 5.01 | |
| 446 | 79 | 5.65 | |
| 439 | 90 | 4.88 | |
| 437 | 94 | 4.65 | |
| 434 | 96 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benit is 15 to 19, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 4.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 32 | 7.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 12.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 13.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 8.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 4.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 7.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 8.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 4.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.53% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.53% |
| Total | 434 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benit grew from 300 in 1990 to 444 in 2020, an increase of 144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 434 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | – | |
| 371 | 4.06% | |
| 446 | 4.03% | |
| 439 | -0.22% | |
| 437 | -0.17% | |
| 434 | -0.13% | |
| 444 | 0.48% |
Location
Benit is situated at approximately 10.1415, 125.0014, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Benit 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.