Bitalag, Municipality of Bacnotan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Bacnotan |
| Postal code | 2515 |
| Population (2020) | 1,606 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7502, 120.3779 (16° 45' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.8 meters (48.6 feet) |
Bitalag is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,606. This represented 3.62% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitalag in the 2015 Census was 1,596 broken down into 364 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,096 | 206 | 5.32 | |
| 1,162 | 223 | 5.21 | |
| 1,286 | 262 | 4.91 | |
| 1,489 | 320 | 4.65 | |
| 1,562 | 349 | 4.48 | |
| 1,596 | 364 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitalag is 10 to 14, with 169 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 5.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 9.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 169 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 130 | 8.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 127 | 7.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 6.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 3.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 3.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.94% |
| Total | 1,596 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitalag grew from 1,096 in 1990 to 1,606 in 2020, an increase of 510 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.13%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 1,596 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,096 | – | |
| 1,162 | 1.10% | |
| 1,286 | 2.20% | |
| 1,489 | 2.04% | |
| 1,562 | 1.76% | |
| 1,596 | 0.41% | |
| 1,606 | 0.13% |
Location
Bitalag is situated at approximately 16.7502, 120.3779, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.8 meters or 48.6 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.