Bit‑os, City of Butuan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| City | Butuan |
| Postal code | 8600 |
| Population (2020) | 2,955 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8907, 125.5438 (8° 53' North, 125° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Bit‑os is a barangay in the city of Butuan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,955. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Butuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bit-os in the 2015 Census was 3,166 broken down into 663 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,865 | 328 | 5.69 | |
| 1,916 | 353 | 5.43 | |
| 2,276 | 397 | 5.73 | |
| 2,572 | 490 | 5.25 | |
| 2,635 | 519 | 5.08 | |
| 3,166 | 663 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bit-os is 5 to 9, with 389 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 83 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 349 | 11.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 389 | 12.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 388 | 12.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 318 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 256 | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 225 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 196 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 186 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 152 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 149 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 132 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 124 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.85% |
| Total | 3,166 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bit-os grew from 1,865 in 1990 to 2,955 in 2020, an increase of 1,090 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.44%, or a decrease of 211 people, from the previous population of 3,166 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,865 | – | |
| 1,916 | 0.51% | |
| 2,312 | 4.11% | |
| 2,572 | 1.48% | |
| 2,635 | 0.88% | |
| 3,166 | 3.56% | |
| 2,955 | -1.44% |
Location
Bit‑os is situated at approximately 8.8907, 125.5438, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bit‑os 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.