Pitogo, Municipality of Cataingan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cataingan |
| Postal code | 5405 |
| Population (2020) | 769 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9754, 123.9438 (11° 59' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.7 meters (218.8 feet) |
Pitogo is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 769. This represented 1.52% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pitogo in the 2015 Census was 1,062 broken down into 234 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | 160 | 5.00 | |
| 785 | 172 | 4.56 | |
| 1,022 | 219 | 4.67 | |
| 1,094 | 235 | 4.66 | |
| 1,152 | 247 | 4.66 | |
| 1,062 | 234 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pitogo is 5 to 9, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 10.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 14.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 12.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 12.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 4.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 3.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 4.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1,062 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pitogo fell from 800 in 1990 to 769 in 2020, a decrease of 31 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.57%, or a decrease of 293 people, from the previous population of 1,062 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | – | |
| 785 | -0.35% | |
| 1,022 | 5.82% | |
| 1,094 | 0.94% | |
| 1,152 | 1.90% | |
| 1,062 | -1.54% | |
| 769 | -6.57% |
Location
Pitogo is situated at approximately 11.9754, 123.9438, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.7 meters or 218.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pitogo 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.