Bitaugan East, Municipality of Cagwait, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Cagwait |
| Postal code | 8304 |
| Population (2020) | 905 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8630, 126.3237 (8° 52' North, 126° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.2 meters (181.1 feet) |
Bitaugan East is a barangay in the municipality of Cagwait, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 905. This represented 4.16% of the total population of Cagwait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitaugan East in the 2015 Census was 840 broken down into 149 households or an average of 5.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 729 | 114 | 6.39 | |
| 745 | 125 | 5.96 | |
| 708 | 117 | 6.05 | |
| 769 | 146 | 5.27 | |
| 788 | 149 | 5.29 | |
| 840 | 149 | 5.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitaugan East is 15 to 19, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 9.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 12.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.24% |
| Total | 840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitaugan East grew from 729 in 1990 to 905 in 2020, an increase of 176 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.58%, or an increase of 65 people, from the previous population of 840 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 729 | – | |
| 745 | 0.41% | |
| 708 | -1.09% | |
| 769 | 1.15% | |
| 788 | 0.89% | |
| 840 | 1.22% | |
| 905 | 1.58% |
Location
Bitaugan East is situated at approximately 8.8630, 126.3237, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.2 meters or 181.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitaugan East 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.