Benit, Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Sogod |
| Postal code | 6606 |
| Population (2020) | 154 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4504, 124.9862 (10° 27' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 446.4 meters (1,464.5 feet) |
Benit is a barangay in the municipality of Sogod, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 154. This represented 0.32% of the total population of Sogod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Benit in the 2015 Census was 70 broken down into 15 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 46 | 5.91 | |
| 286 | 53 | 5.40 | |
| 332 | 54 | 6.15 | |
| 273 | 50 | 5.46 | |
| 328 | 61 | 5.38 | |
| 70 | 15 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Benit are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 10 to 14, with 10 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 10 | 14.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 9 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 10 | 14.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 6 | 8.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 4 | 5.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 4 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 4 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 3 | 4.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 3 | 4.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 2 | 2.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 7.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 4.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 1.43% |
| Total | 70 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benit fell from 272 in 1990 to 154 in 2020, a decrease of 118 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 18.05%, or an increase of 84 people, from the previous population of 70 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | – | |
| 286 | 0.94% | |
| 332 | 3.25% | |
| 273 | -2.66% | |
| 328 | 6.91% | |
| 70 | -25.48% | |
| 154 | 18.05% |
Location
Benit is situated at approximately 10.4504, 124.9862, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 446.4 meters or 1,464.5 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.