Bitalag, Municipality of Tagudin, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Tagudin |
| Postal code | 2714 |
| Population (2020) | 1,322 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9642, 120.4604 (16° 58' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.3 feet) |
Bitalag is a barangay in the municipality of Tagudin, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,322. This represented 3.18% of the total population of Tagudin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitalag in the 2015 Census was 1,184 broken down into 264 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,049 | 165 | 6.36 | |
| 1,010 | 187 | 5.40 | |
| 1,089 | 205 | 5.31 | |
| 1,070 | 217 | 4.93 | |
| 1,124 | 244 | 4.61 | |
| 1,184 | 264 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bitalag are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 8.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 9.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 7.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 7.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 5.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 2.11% |
| Total | 1,184 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitalag grew from 1,049 in 1990 to 1,322 in 2020, an increase of 273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.35%, or an increase of 138 people, from the previous population of 1,184 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,049 | – | |
| 1,010 | -0.71% | |
| 1,089 | 1.63% | |
| 1,070 | -0.24% | |
| 1,124 | 1.81% | |
| 1,184 | 0.99% | |
| 1,322 | 2.35% |
Location
Bitalag is situated at approximately 16.9642, 120.4604, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitalag 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.