Bitu, Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Datu Odin Sinsuat |
| Postal code | 9601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,475 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1415, 124.2873 (7° 8' North, 124° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.4 meters (109.6 feet) |
Bitu is a barangay in the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,475. This represented 1.26% of the total population of Datu Odin Sinsuat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitu in the 2015 Census was 1,285 broken down into 194 households or an average of 6.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 931 | 161 | 5.78 | |
| 1,056 | 125 | 8.45 | |
| 1,026 | 180 | 5.70 | |
| 1,435 | 223 | 6.43 | |
| 1,129 | 175 | 6.45 | |
| 1,285 | 194 | 6.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitu is 20 to 24, with 164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 7.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 161 | 12.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 10.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 135 | 10.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 164 | 12.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 9.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.25% |
| Total | 1,285 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitu grew from 931 in 1990 to 1,475 in 2020, an increase of 544 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.95%, or an increase of 190 people, from the previous population of 1,285 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 931 | – | |
| 1,056 | 2.39% | |
| 1,026 | -0.62% | |
| 1,435 | 4.74% | |
| 1,129 | -8.36% | |
| 1,285 | 2.49% | |
| 1,475 | 2.95% |
Location
Bitu is situated at approximately 7.1415, 124.2873, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.4 meters or 109.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitu 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.