Benit, Municipality of San Ricardo, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | San Ricardo |
| Postal code | 6617 |
| Population (2020) | 753 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Coordinates | 9.9198, 125.2916 (9° 55' North, 125° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.5 meters (73.8 feet) |
Benit is a barangay in the municipality of San Ricardo, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 753. This represented 7.17% of the total population of San Ricardo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benit in the 2015 Census was 727 broken down into 175 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 691 | 123 | 5.62 | |
| 534 | 119 | 4.49 | |
| 664 | 122 | 5.44 | |
| 611 | 131 | 4.66 | |
| 709 | 152 | 4.66 | |
| 727 | 175 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Benit is 5 to 9, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 6.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 10.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 8.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 8.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 7.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 2.03% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.62% |
| Total | 740 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benit grew from 691 in 1990 to 753 in 2020, an increase of 62 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 740 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 691 | – | |
| 534 | -4.71% | |
| 664 | 4.78% | |
| 611 | -1.14% | |
| 709 | 5.56% | |
| 740 | 0.82% | |
| 753 | 0.37% |
Location
Benit is situated at approximately 9.9198, 125.2916, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.5 meters or 73.8 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.