Bitanag, Municipality of Old Panamao, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Old Panamao |
| Postal code | 7402 |
| Population (2020) | 954 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9527, 121.2311 (5° 57' North, 121° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.1 meters (141.4 feet) |
Bitanag is a barangay in the municipality of Old Panamao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 954. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Old Panamao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitanag in the 2015 Census was 834 broken down into 128 households or an average of 6.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 829 | 130 | 6.38 | |
| 286 | 43 | 6.65 | |
| 415 | 98 | 4.23 | |
| 1,009 | 159 | 6.35 | |
| 785 | 120 | 6.54 | |
| 834 | 128 | 6.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitanag is 1 to 4, with 177 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 177 | 21.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 16.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 13.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 8.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 4.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 3.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 3.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 1.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 834 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitanag grew from 829 in 1990 to 954 in 2020, an increase of 125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 834 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 829 | – | |
| 286 | -18.08% | |
| 415 | 8.31% | |
| 1,009 | 13.04% | |
| 785 | -8.73% | |
| 834 | 1.16% | |
| 954 | 2.87% |
Location
Bitanag is situated at approximately 5.9527, 121.2311, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.1 meters or 141.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitanag 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.