Binisitahan del Norte, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Population (2020) | 994 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8311, 123.8371 (12° 50' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Binisitahan del Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 994. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Binisitahan del Norte in the 2015 Census was 917 broken down into 198 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 616 | 107 | 5.76 | |
| 850 | 143 | 5.94 | |
| 770 | 158 | 4.87 | |
| 835 | 173 | 4.83 | |
| 871 | 192 | 4.54 | |
| 917 | 198 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Binisitahan del Norte is 10 to 14, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 11.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 11.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 6.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 5.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 4.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.98% |
| Total | 917 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Binisitahan del Norte grew from 616 in 1990 to 994 in 2020, an increase of 378 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 77 people, from the previous population of 917 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 616 | – | |
| 850 | 6.22% | |
| 770 | -2.10% | |
| 835 | 1.12% | |
| 871 | 1.55% | |
| 917 | 0.98% | |
| 994 | 1.71% |
Location
Binisitahan del Norte is situated at approximately 12.8311, 123.8371, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Binisitahan del Norte 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.