Biton, 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) | 2,283 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7623, 123.8607 (12° 46' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.5 meters (123.0 feet) |
Biton is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,283. This represented 6.10% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biton in the 2015 Census was 2,011 broken down into 420 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,115 | 208 | 5.36 | |
| 1,362 | 242 | 5.63 | |
| 1,591 | 278 | 5.72 | |
| 1,973 | 376 | 5.25 | |
| 1,982 | 403 | 4.92 | |
| 2,011 | 420 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biton is 5 to 9, with 283 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 | 43 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 231 | 11.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 283 | 14.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 274 | 13.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 209 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 145 | 7.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 144 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 137 | 6.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 2.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.65% |
| Total | 2,011 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biton grew from 1,115 in 1990 to 2,283 in 2020, an increase of 1,168 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.71%, or an increase of 272 people, from the previous population of 2,011 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,115 | – | |
| 1,362 | 3.82% | |
| 1,591 | 3.39% | |
| 1,973 | 3.01% | |
| 1,982 | 0.17% | |
| 2,011 | 0.28% | |
| 2,283 | 2.71% |
Location
Biton is situated at approximately 12.7623, 123.8607, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.5 meters or 123.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biton 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.