Bitoon, Municipality of Del Carmen, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Del Carmen |
| Postal code | 8418 |
| Population (2020) | 899 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.7906, 126.0113 (9° 47' North, 126° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.0 feet) |
Bitoon is a barangay in the municipality of Del Carmen, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 899. This represented 4.47% of the total population of Del Carmen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitoon in the 2015 Census was 797 broken down into 149 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | 116 | 5.16 | |
| 618 | 107 | 5.78 | |
| 598 | 126 | 4.75 | |
| 575 | 128 | 4.49 | |
| 680 | 147 | 4.63 | |
| 797 | 149 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitoon is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 9.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.76% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.75% |
| Total | 797 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitoon grew from 599 in 1990 to 899 in 2020, an increase of 300 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.57%, or an increase of 102 people, from the previous population of 797 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 599 | – | |
| 618 | 0.59% | |
| 598 | -0.70% | |
| 575 | -0.54% | |
| 680 | 6.30% | |
| 797 | 3.07% | |
| 899 | 2.57% |
Location
Bitoon is situated at approximately 9.7906, 126.0113, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitoon 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.