San Roque Bitas, Municipality of Arayat, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Arayat |
| Postal code | 2012 |
| Population (2020) | 6,389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.1547, 120.7224 (15° 9' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.3 meters (63.3 feet) |
San Roque Bitas is a barangay in the municipality of Arayat, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,389. This represented 4.41% of the total population of Arayat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Roque Bitas in the 2015 Census was 5,389 broken down into 1,114 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,555 | 373 | 6.85 | |
| 3,008 | 470 | 6.40 | |
| 4,108 | 735 | 5.59 | |
| 4,849 | 884 | 5.49 | |
| 5,051 | 972 | 5.20 | |
| 5,389 | 1,114 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Roque Bitas is 10 to 14, with 627 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 90 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 442 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 539 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 627 | 11.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 545 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 503 | 9.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 467 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 391 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 401 | 7.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 304 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 290 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 241 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 178 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 148 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 95 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 45 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.58% |
| Total | 5,389 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Roque Bitas grew from 2,555 in 1990 to 6,389 in 2020, an increase of 3,834 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.65%, or an increase of 1,000 people, from the previous population of 5,389 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,555 | – | |
| 3,008 | 3.11% | |
| 4,119 | 6.97% | |
| 4,849 | 2.28% | |
| 5,051 | 1.50% | |
| 5,389 | 1.24% | |
| 6,389 | 3.65% |
Location
San Roque Bitas is situated at approximately 15.1547, 120.7224, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.3 meters or 63.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Roque Bitas 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.