Batitang, Municipality of Zaragoza, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Zaragoza |
| Postal code | 3110 |
| Population (2020) | 4,241 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4088, 120.8051 (15° 25' North, 120° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.8 meters (61.7 feet) |
Batitang is a barangay in the municipality of Zaragoza, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,241. This represented 7.99% of the total population of Zaragoza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batitang in the 2015 Census was 3,792 broken down into 868 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,318 | 436 | 5.32 | |
| 2,700 | 541 | 4.99 | |
| 2,918 | 566 | 5.16 | |
| 3,174 | 684 | 4.64 | |
| 3,495 | 761 | 4.59 | |
| 3,792 | 868 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batitang is 15 to 19, with 388 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 77 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 294 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 378 | 9.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 362 | 9.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 388 | 10.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 338 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 321 | 8.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 297 | 7.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 265 | 6.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 223 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 204 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 186 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 150 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 109 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 94 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.74% |
| Total | 3,792 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batitang grew from 2,318 in 1990 to 4,241 in 2020, an increase of 1,923 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 449 people, from the previous population of 3,792 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,318 | – | |
| 2,700 | 2.90% | |
| 2,918 | 1.68% | |
| 3,174 | 1.17% | |
| 3,495 | 3.57% | |
| 3,792 | 1.56% | |
| 4,241 | 2.38% |
Location
Batitang is situated at approximately 15.4088, 120.8051, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.8 meters or 61.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batitang 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.