Dita, Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Gubat |
| Postal code | 4710 |
| Population (2020) | 625 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9638, 124.0845 (12° 58' North, 124° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.0 meters (118.1 feet) |
Dita is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 625. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dita in the 2015 Census was 488 broken down into 114 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 503 | 105 | 4.79 | |
| 546 | 100 | 5.46 | |
| 540 | 111 | 4.86 | |
| 471 | 106 | 4.44 | |
| 433 | 102 | 4.25 | |
| 488 | 114 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dita is 15 to 19, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 10.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 43 | 8.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 11.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 12.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 5.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 4.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 3.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 6.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 4.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.23% |
| Total | 488 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dita grew from 503 in 1990 to 625 in 2020, an increase of 122 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.35%, or an increase of 137 people, from the previous population of 488 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 503 | – | |
| 546 | 1.55% | |
| 540 | -0.24% | |
| 471 | -1.87% | |
| 433 | -3.02% | |
| 488 | 2.30% | |
| 625 | 5.35% |
Location
Dita is situated at approximately 12.9638, 124.0845, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.0 meters or 118.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dita 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.