Litayon, Municipality of Alicia, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Alicia |
| Postal code | 7040 |
| Population (2020) | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 7.4609, 122.9654 (7° 28' North, 122° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
Litayon is a barangay in the municipality of Alicia, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,180. This represented 2.99% of the total population of Alicia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Litayon in the 2015 Census was 1,039 broken down into 202 households or an average of 5.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737 | 147 | 5.01 | |
| 734 | 142 | 5.17 | |
| 789 | 148 | 5.33 | |
| 947 | 172 | 5.51 | |
| 1,059 | 231 | 4.58 | |
| 1,039 | 202 | 5.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Litayon is 10 to 14, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 11.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 15.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 140 | 13.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 7.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 8.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 3.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 1.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.77% |
| Total | 1,039 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Litayon grew from 737 in 1990 to 1,180 in 2020, an increase of 443 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.71%, or an increase of 141 people, from the previous population of 1,039 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 737 | – | |
| 734 | -0.08% | |
| 789 | 1.56% | |
| 947 | 2.55% | |
| 1,059 | 4.15% | |
| 1,039 | -0.36% | |
| 1,180 | 2.71% |
Location
Litayon is situated at approximately 7.4609, 122.9654. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Litayon does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.