Bitungol, Municipality of Norzagaray, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Norzagaray |
| Postal code | 3013 |
| Population (2020) | 18,427 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8823, 121.0610 (14° 53' North, 121° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 133.1 meters (436.7 feet) |
Bitungol is a barangay in the municipality of Norzagaray, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,427. This represented 13.54% of the total population of Norzagaray.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitungol in the 2015 Census was 10,177 broken down into 2,178 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 913 | 170 | 5.37 | |
| 1,263 | 248 | 5.09 | |
| 4,189 | 914 | 4.58 | |
| 7,818 | 1,602 | 4.88 | |
| 8,011 | 1,649 | 4.86 | |
| 10,177 | 2,178 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitungol is 15 to 19, with 1,206 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 38 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 190 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 925 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,159 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,186 | 11.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,206 | 11.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,029 | 10.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 745 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 684 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 665 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 616 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 540 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 406 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 355 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 193 | 1.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 121 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 67 | 0.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 0.37% |
| Total | 10,177 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitungol grew from 913 in 1990 to 18,427 in 2020, an increase of 17,514 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 13.31%, or an increase of 8,250 people, from the previous population of 10,177 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 913 | – | |
| 1,263 | 6.27% | |
| 4,189 | 29.31% | |
| 7,833 | 9.02% | |
| 8,020 | 0.86% | |
| 10,177 | 4.64% | |
| 18,427 | 13.31% |
Location
Bitungol is situated at approximately 14.8823, 121.0610, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 133.1 meters or 436.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitungol shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tigbe, Norzagaray, Bulacan
- Santa Cruz III, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
- Poblacion, Norzagaray, Bulacan
- Bigte, Norzagaray, Bulacan
- Santa Cruz IV, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
- San Martin IV, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
- San Martin, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
- Assumption, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
- Matictic, Norzagaray, Bulacan
- Minuyan, Norzagaray, Bulacan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.