Lita, Municipality of Maconacon, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Maconacon |
| Postal code | 3333 |
| Population (2020) | 294 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.3867, 122.2391 (17° 23' North, 122° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Lita, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Maconacon, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 294. This represented 7.39% of the total population of Maconacon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lita in the 2015 Census was 292 broken down into 72 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,153 | 216 | 5.34 | |
| 600 | 116 | 5.17 | |
| 316 | 77 | 4.10 | |
| 297 | 69 | 4.30 | |
| 282 | 64 | 4.41 | |
| 292 | 72 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lita is 20 to 24, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 6.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 6.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 9.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 11.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 13.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 6.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 3.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 8.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 6.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 5.48% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.03% |
| Total | 292 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lita fell from 1,163 in 1990 to 294 in 2020, a decrease of 869 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.14%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 292 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,163 | – | |
| 625 | -10.98% | |
| 316 | -13.60% | |
| 297 | -0.85% | |
| 282 | -1.87% | |
| 292 | 0.67% | |
| 294 | 0.14% |
Location
Lita is situated at approximately 17.3867, 122.2391, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lita 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.