Callitong, Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 2724 |
| Population (2020) | 582 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.2994, 120.5133 (17° 18' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.5 meters (109.9 feet) |
Callitong is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 582. This represented 4.55% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Callitong in the 2015 Census was 551 broken down into 134 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487 | 98 | 4.97 | |
| 485 | 108 | 4.49 | |
| 515 | 110 | 4.68 | |
| 540 | 121 | 4.46 | |
| 547 | 130 | 4.21 | |
| 551 | 134 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Callitong is 5 to 9, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 9.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 7.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 8.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 7.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 5.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.00% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.45% |
| Total | 551 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Callitong grew from 487 in 1990 to 582 in 2020, an increase of 95 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.16%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 551 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 487 | – | |
| 485 | -0.08% | |
| 515 | 1.30% | |
| 540 | 0.66% | |
| 547 | 0.47% | |
| 551 | 0.14% | |
| 582 | 1.16% |
Location
Callitong is situated at approximately 17.2994, 120.5133, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.5 meters or 109.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Callitong 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.