Bitulok, Municipality of Gabaldon, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Gabaldon |
| Postal code | 3131 |
| Population (2020) | 2,918 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4566, 121.3334 (15° 27' North, 121° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 130.0 meters (426.5 feet) |
Bitulok, formerly North Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Gabaldon, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,918. This represented 7.49% of the total population of Gabaldon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitulok in the 2015 Census was 2,734 broken down into 653 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,097 | 410 | 5.11 | |
| 2,382 | 484 | 4.92 | |
| 2,486 | 528 | 4.71 | |
| 2,505 | 569 | 4.40 | |
| 2,700 | 596 | 4.53 | |
| 2,734 | 653 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitulok is 5 to 9, with 320 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 37 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 59 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 252 | 9.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 320 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 268 | 9.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 228 | 8.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 231 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 203 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 189 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 181 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 153 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 162 | 5.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 107 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 82 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.43% |
| Total | 2,734 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitulok grew from 2,116 in 1990 to 2,918 in 2020, an increase of 802 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 184 people, from the previous population of 2,734 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,116 | – | |
| 2,385 | 2.27% | |
| 2,486 | 0.89% | |
| 2,505 | 0.11% | |
| 2,700 | 2.77% | |
| 2,734 | 0.24% | |
| 2,918 | 1.38% |
Location
Bitulok is situated at approximately 15.4566, 121.3334, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 130.0 meters or 426.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitulok 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.