Hitoma, Municipality of Caramoran, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Caramoran |
| Postal code | 4808 |
| Population (2020) | 558 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.7856, 124.1329 (13° 47' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Hitoma is a barangay in the municipality of Caramoran, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 558. This represented 1.74% of the total population of Caramoran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hitoma in the 2015 Census was 584 broken down into 118 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | 104 | 5.22 | |
| 570 | 124 | 4.60 | |
| 589 | 120 | 4.91 | |
| 587 | 129 | 4.55 | |
| 612 | 125 | 4.90 | |
| 584 | 118 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hitoma is 10 to 14, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 11.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 11.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 13.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 4.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 8.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.71% |
| Total | 585 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hitoma grew from 543 in 1990 to 558 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 0.99%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 585 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 543 | – | |
| 570 | 0.91% | |
| 589 | 0.71% | |
| 588 | -0.02% | |
| 613 | 1.53% | |
| 585 | -0.89% | |
| 558 | -0.99% |
Location
Hitoma is situated at approximately 13.7856, 124.1329, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hitoma 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.