Pitogo, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 39 |
| Postal code | 4308 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tayabas Bay [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 73.39 km2 (28.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 22,798 |
| Density (2020) | 311 / km2 (804 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 47' North, 122° 5' East (13.7830, 122.0886) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.7 meters (48.3 feet) |
Pitogo is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 73.39 square kilometers or 28.34 square miles which constitutes 0.84% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 22,798. This represented 1.17% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.14% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 311 inhabitants per square kilometer or 804 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pitogo has 39 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amontay | 4.65% | 1,059 | 1,079 | -1.85% | -0.39% |
| Biga | 3.29% | 750 | 862 | -12.99% | -2.89% |
| Bilucao | 4.01% | 914 | 1,018 | -10.22% | -2.24% |
| Cabulihan | 5.78% | 1,317 | 1,202 | 9.57% | 1.94% |
| Castillo | 3.00% | 683 | 609 | 12.15% | 2.44% |
| Cawayanin | 3.11% | 710 | 766 | -7.31% | -1.59% |
| Cometa | 1.12% | 256 | 270 | -5.19% | -1.11% |
| Dalampasigan | 2.82% | 642 | 677 | -5.17% | -1.11% |
| Dulong Bayan | 7.95% | 1,812 | 1,923 | -5.77% | -1.24% |
| Gangahin | 4.53% | 1,033 | 985 | 4.87% | 1.01% |
| Ibabang Burgos | 3.46% | 788 | 767 | 2.74% | 0.57% |
| Ibabang Pacatin | 2.34% | 533 | 519 | 2.70% | 0.56% |
| Ibabang Piña | 1.36% | 310 | 296 | 4.73% | 0.98% |
| Ibabang Soliyao | 1.39% | 318 | 337 | -5.64% | -1.21% |
| Ilayang Burgos | 0.32% | 72 | 162 | -55.56% | -15.69% |
| Ilayang Pacatin | 1.80% | 410 | 438 | -6.39% | -1.38% |
| Ilayang Piña | 1.21% | 275 | 205 | 34.15% | 6.38% |
| Ilayang Soliyao | 1.09% | 249 | 221 | 12.67% | 2.54% |
| Maaliw | 2.18% | 497 | 504 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Manggahan | 5.84% | 1,331 | 1,248 | 6.65% | 1.36% |
| Masaya | 2.05% | 467 | 481 | -2.91% | -0.62% |
| Mayubok | 1.16% | 264 | 292 | -9.59% | -2.10% |
| Nag-Cruz | 4.04% | 922 | 776 | 18.81% | 3.70% |
| Osmeña | 1.48% | 337 | 370 | -8.92% | -1.95% |
| Pag-asa | 2.38% | 542 | 587 | -7.67% | -1.66% |
| Pamilihan | 1.79% | 409 | 443 | -7.67% | -1.67% |
| Payte | 0.82% | 187 | 256 | -26.95% | -6.40% |
| Pinagbayanan | 2.28% | 520 | 557 | -6.64% | -1.44% |
| Poctol | 4.27% | 973 | 973 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Quezon | 0.67% | 153 | 147 | 4.08% | 0.85% |
| Quinagasan | 1.38% | 315 | 361 | -12.74% | -2.83% |
| Rizalino | 2.61% | 596 | 530 | 12.45% | 2.50% |
| Saguinsinan | 1.28% | 291 | 250 | 16.40% | 3.25% |
| Sampaloc | 3.32% | 756 | 753 | 0.40% | 0.08% |
| San Roque | 0.54% | 123 | 114 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| Sisirin | 3.22% | 735 | 788 | -6.73% | -1.45% |
| Sumag Este | 3.17% | 723 | 701 | 3.14% | 0.65% |
| Sumag Norte | 1.04% | 237 | 212 | 11.79% | 2.37% |
| Sumag Weste | 1.27% | 289 | 340 | -15.00% | -3.36% |
| Pitogo Total | 22,798 | 23,019 | -0.96% | -0.20% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pitogo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱66,087,695.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,376,207.23 | – |
| 2010 | 39,641,837.56 | 6.06% |
| 2011 | 42,864,651.89 | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 41,713,641.07 | -2.69% |
| 2013 | 46,004,568.74 | 10.29% |
| 2014 | 52,092,752.35 | 13.23% |
| 2015 | 59,230,176.15 | 13.70% |
| 2016 | 66,087,695.68 | 11.58% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pitogo in the 2015 Census was 23,019 broken down into 5,222 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,083 | 3,402 | 5.02 | |
| 18,826 | 3,796 | 4.96 | |
| 20,523 | 4,086 | 5.02 | |
| 21,024 | 4,454 | 4.72 | |
| 21,375 | 4,666 | 4.58 | |
| 23,019 | 5,222 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pitogo is 10 to 14, with 2,616 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 213 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 393 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,928 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,558 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,616 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,464 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,977 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,557 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,369 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,418 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,242 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,371 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,025 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 922 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 792 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 540 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 367 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 267 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 213 | 0.93% |
| Total | 23,019 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pitogo grew from 3,454 in 1903 to 22,798 in 2020, an increase of 19,344 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 221 people, from the previous population of 23,019 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,454 | – | |
| 4,662 | 1.91% | |
| 6,835 | 1.93% | |
| 7,668 | 1.19% | |
| 9,229 | 1.64% | |
| 12,867 | 3.30% | |
| 14,840 | 2.90% | |
| 15,825 | 1.29% | |
| 17,086 | 0.77% | |
| 18,832 | 1.84% | |
| 20,558 | 1.90% | |
| 21,095 | 0.36% | |
| 21,380 | 0.49% | |
| 23,019 | 1.42% | |
| 22,798 | -0.20% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pitogo for the year 2019 was 16,422, broken down into 8,214 males and 8,208 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pitogo is situated at approximately 13° 47' North, 122° 5' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.7 meters or 48.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Pitogo are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, San Pablo, Laguna, Lipa, Batangas, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, and Tanauan, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Macalelon, Quezon, Unisan, Quezon, General Luna, Quezon, Gumaca, Quezon, Plaridel, Quezon, and Agdangan, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 149.36 kilometers (92.81 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Macalelon, Quezon, 6.61 kilometers (4.10 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Unisan, Quezon, 13.54 kilometers (8.42 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- General Luna, Quezon, 13.77 kilometers (8.56 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Gumaca, Quezon, 15.28 kilometers (9.50 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Plaridel, Quezon, 20.73 kilometers (12.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Agdangan, Quezon, 21.50 kilometers (13.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 54.15 kilometers (33.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 60.06 kilometers (37.32 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 88.37 kilometers (54.91 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N69°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 101.45 kilometers (63.04 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 106.99 kilometers (66.48 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 106.79 kilometers (66.35 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
Distance from Manila: 149.36 kilometers (92.81 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.