Araw at Bituin, Municipality of Lubang, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Lubang |
| Postal code | 5109 |
| Population (2020) | 400 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lubang |
| Coordinates | 13.8588, 120.1233 (13° 52' North, 120° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.8 feet) |
Araw at Bituin, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Lubang, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 400. This represented 2.29% of the total population of Lubang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Araw at Bituin in the 2015 Census was 446 broken down into 120 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 | 93 | 4.40 | |
| 561 | 127 | 4.42 | |
| 570 | 134 | 4.25 | |
| 655 | 175 | 3.74 | |
| 556 | 144 | 3.86 | |
| 446 | 120 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Araw at Bituin is 10 to 14, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 6.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 8.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 5.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 5.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 7.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 6.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 4.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 3.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.68% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 2.91% |
| Total | 447 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Araw at Bituin fell from 417 in 1990 to 400 in 2020, a decrease of 17 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.31%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 447 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 417 | – | |
| 565 | 5.86% | |
| 570 | 0.19% | |
| 659 | 2.02% | |
| 564 | -5.51% | |
| 447 | -4.33% | |
| 400 | -2.31% |
Location
Araw at Bituin is situated at approximately 13.8588, 120.1233, in the island of Lubang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Araw at Bituin 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.