Bitin, Municipality of Bay, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Bay |
| Postal code | 4033 |
| Population (2020) | 6,888 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0924, 121.2121 (14° 6' North, 121° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 237.7 meters (779.8 feet) |
Bitin is a barangay in the municipality of Bay, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,888. This represented 10.25% of the total population of Bay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitin in the 2015 Census was 5,801 broken down into 1,139 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,006 | 541 | 5.56 | |
| 3,675 | 695 | 5.29 | |
| 4,933 | 936 | 5.27 | |
| 5,275 | 1,045 | 5.05 | |
| 6,116 | 1,218 | 5.02 | |
| 5,801 | 1,139 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitin is 15 to 19, with 628 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 122 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 465 | 7.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 604 | 10.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 624 | 10.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 628 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 601 | 10.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 549 | 9.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 489 | 8.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 404 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 306 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 261 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 227 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 206 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 137 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 93 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.60% |
| Total | 5,821 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitin grew from 3,012 in 1990 to 6,888 in 2020, an increase of 3,876 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.61%, or an increase of 1,067 people, from the previous population of 5,821 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,012 | – | |
| 3,676 | 3.80% | |
| 4,934 | 6.51% | |
| 5,275 | 0.93% | |
| 6,141 | 5.69% | |
| 5,821 | -1.01% | |
| 6,888 | 3.61% |
Location
Bitin is situated at approximately 14.0924, 121.2121, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 237.7 meters or 779.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitin 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.