Bitan‑agan, City of Butuan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| City | Butuan |
| Postal code | 8600 |
| Population (2020) | 1,300 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8483, 125.5276 (8° 51' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.0 meters (72.2 feet) |
Bitan‑agan is a barangay in the city of Butuan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,300. This represented 0.35% of the total population of Butuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitan-agan in the 2015 Census was 1,243 broken down into 287 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,223 | 203 | 6.02 | |
| 1,358 | 233 | 5.83 | |
| 1,341 | 251 | 5.34 | |
| 1,147 | 201 | 5.71 | |
| 1,246 | 239 | 5.21 | |
| 1,243 | 287 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitan-agan is 5 to 9, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 13.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 7.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitan-agan grew from 1,223 in 1990 to 1,300 in 2020, an increase of 77 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 57 people, from the previous population of 1,243 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,223 | – | |
| 1,358 | 1.98% | |
| 1,341 | -0.27% | |
| 1,147 | -2.13% | |
| 1,246 | 3.06% | |
| 1,243 | -0.05% | |
| 1,300 | 0.95% |
Location
Bitan‑agan is situated at approximately 8.8483, 125.5276, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.0 meters or 72.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitan‑agan 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.