Pita, Municipality of Infanta, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Infanta |
| Postal code | 2412 |
| Population (2020) | 1,028 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8953, 120.0037 (15° 54' North, 120° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 195.7 meters (642.1 feet) |
Pita is a barangay in the municipality of Infanta, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,028. This represented 3.92% of the total population of Infanta.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pita in the 2015 Census was 989 broken down into 198 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,067 | 207 | 5.15 | |
| 351 | 72 | 4.88 | |
| 566 | 121 | 4.68 | |
| 854 | 178 | 4.80 | |
| 891 | 195 | 4.57 | |
| 989 | 198 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pita is 5 to 9, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 3.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 12.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 12.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 120 | 12.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 8.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 8.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 5.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.91% |
| Total | 989 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pita fell from 1,067 in 1990 to 1,028 in 2020, a decrease of 39 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.82%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 989 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,067 | – | |
| 355 | -18.63% | |
| 566 | 10.52% | |
| 854 | 5.84% | |
| 892 | 1.60% | |
| 989 | 1.98% | |
| 1,028 | 0.82% |
Location
Pita is situated at approximately 15.8953, 120.0037, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 195.7 meters or 642.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pita 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.