Cometa, Municipality of Pitogo, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Pitogo |
| Postal code | 4308 |
| Population (2020) | 256 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8089, 122.0421 (13° 49' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) |
Cometa is a barangay in the municipality of Pitogo, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 256. This represented 1.12% of the total population of Pitogo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cometa in the 2015 Census was 270 broken down into 69 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 42 | 4.86 | |
| 211 | 41 | 5.15 | |
| 262 | 57 | 4.60 | |
| 261 | 56 | 4.66 | |
| 227 | 58 | 3.91 | |
| 270 | 69 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cometa is 10 to 14, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 10.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 11.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 12.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 8.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 8.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 5.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 8.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 270 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cometa grew from 204 in 1990 to 256 in 2020, an increase of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.11%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 270 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | – | |
| 211 | 0.63% | |
| 262 | 4.75% | |
| 261 | -0.05% | |
| 227 | -4.95% | |
| 270 | 3.36% | |
| 256 | -1.11% |
Location
Cometa is situated at approximately 13.8089, 122.0421, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cometa 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.