Bitaugan West, 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) | 1,560 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8619, 126.3089 (8° 52' North, 126° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Bitaugan West is a barangay in the municipality of Cagwait, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,560. This represented 7.17% of the total population of Cagwait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitaugan West in the 2015 Census was 1,536 broken down into 303 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | 174 | 5.75 | |
| 890 | 170 | 5.24 | |
| 1,183 | 216 | 5.48 | |
| 1,299 | 241 | 5.39 | |
| 1,271 | 263 | 4.83 | |
| 1,536 | 303 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitaugan West is 15 to 19, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 146 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 170 | 11.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 134 | 8.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.17% |
| Total | 1,536 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitaugan West grew from 1,001 in 1990 to 1,560 in 2020, an increase of 559 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.33%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 1,536 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | – | |
| 890 | -2.18% | |
| 1,183 | 6.29% | |
| 1,299 | 1.30% | |
| 1,271 | -0.79% | |
| 1,536 | 3.67% | |
| 1,560 | 0.33% |
Location
Bitaugan West is situated at approximately 8.8619, 126.3089, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitaugan West 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.