Litan, Municipality of Guipos, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Guipos |
| Postal code | 7042 |
| Population (2020) | 459 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7054, 123.3626 (7° 42' North, 123° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 303.8 meters (996.7 feet) |
Litan is a barangay in the municipality of Guipos, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 459. This represented 2.11% of the total population of Guipos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Litan in the 2015 Census was 515 broken down into 104 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 76 | 4.96 | |
| 370 | 76 | 4.87 | |
| 561 | 112 | 5.01 | |
| 603 | 120 | 5.03 | |
| 455 | 101 | 4.50 | |
| 515 | 104 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Litan is 5 to 9, with 69 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 8.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 13.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 10.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 11.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 10.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 5.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.58% |
| Total | 515 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Litan grew from 377 in 1990 to 459 in 2020, an increase of 82 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.39%, or a decrease of 56 people, from the previous population of 515 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 377 | – | |
| 370 | -0.35% | |
| 561 | 9.33% | |
| 603 | 1.00% | |
| 455 | -9.74% | |
| 515 | 2.39% | |
| 459 | -2.39% |
Location
Litan is situated at approximately 7.7054, 123.3626, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 303.8 meters or 996.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Litan 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.