Pitpitac, Municipality of Luna, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Luna |
| Postal code | 2518 |
| Population (2020) | 698 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8145, 120.3445 (16° 49' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.0 meters (95.1 feet) |
Pitpitac is a barangay in the municipality of Luna, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 698. This represented 1.87% of the total population of Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pitpitac in the 2015 Census was 647 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489 | 99 | 4.94 | |
| 519 | 111 | 4.68 | |
| 589 | 115 | 5.12 | |
| 625 | 131 | 4.77 | |
| 667 | 150 | 4.45 | |
| 647 | 152 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pitpitac is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 8.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 11.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 9.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 6.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 5.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.39% |
| Total | 647 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pitpitac grew from 489 in 1990 to 698 in 2020, an increase of 209 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 51 people, from the previous population of 647 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 489 | – | |
| 519 | 1.12% | |
| 589 | 2.75% | |
| 625 | 0.82% | |
| 667 | 2.40% | |
| 647 | -0.58% | |
| 698 | 1.61% |
Location
Pitpitac is situated at approximately 16.8145, 120.3445, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.0 meters or 95.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pitpitac 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.