Bitaug, Municipality of Burgos, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 8424 |
| Population (2020) | 343 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 10.0314, 126.0705 (10° 2' North, 126° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (40.0 feet) |
Bitaug is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 343. This represented 8.20% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitaug in the 2015 Census was 319 broken down into 66 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 37 | 5.38 | |
| 178 | 35 | 5.09 | |
| 197 | 37 | 5.32 | |
| 264 | 54 | 4.89 | |
| 303 | 69 | 4.39 | |
| 319 | 66 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitaug is 15 to 19, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 6.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 9.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 10.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 9.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 7.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 3.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.51% |
| Total | 319 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitaug grew from 199 in 1990 to 343 in 2020, an increase of 144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 319 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | – | |
| 178 | -2.07% | |
| 197 | 2.20% | |
| 264 | 4.12% | |
| 303 | 5.14% | |
| 319 | 0.98% | |
| 343 | 1.54% |
Location
Bitaug is situated at approximately 10.0314, 126.0705, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 40.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitaug 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.