Bitoon, Municipality of Jose Dalman, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Jose Dalman |
| Postal code | 7111 |
| Population (2020) | 754 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4457, 123.0687 (8° 27' North, 123° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.9 meters (127.6 feet) |
Bitoon is a barangay in the municipality of Jose Dalman, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 754. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Jose Dalman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitoon in the 2015 Census was 761 broken down into 171 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 738 | 128 | 5.77 | |
| 645 | 102 | 6.32 | |
| 591 | 98 | 6.03 | |
| 861 | 150 | 5.74 | |
| 1,005 | 185 | 5.43 | |
| 761 | 171 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitoon is 10 to 14, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 11.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 13.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 14.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 8.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 5.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 6.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 7.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.66% |
| Total | 761 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitoon grew from 738 in 1990 to 754 in 2020, an increase of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.19%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 761 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 738 | – | |
| 645 | -2.49% | |
| 591 | -1.86% | |
| 861 | 5.33% | |
| 1,005 | 5.79% | |
| 761 | -5.16% | |
| 754 | -0.19% |
Location
Bitoon is situated at approximately 8.4457, 123.0687, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.9 meters or 127.6 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.