Bito‑on, Municipality of Clarin, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Clarin |
| Postal code | 7201 |
| Population (2020) | 373 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2254, 123.7553 (8° 14' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 204.8 meters (671.9 feet) |
Bito‑on is a barangay in the municipality of Clarin, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 373. This represented 0.95% of the total population of Clarin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bito-on in the 2015 Census was 359 broken down into 88 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 39 | 5.28 | |
| 221 | 44 | 5.02 | |
| 316 | 63 | 5.02 | |
| 377 | 70 | 5.39 | |
| 296 | 71 | 4.17 | |
| 359 | 88 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bito-on is 10 to 14, with 43 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 10.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 7.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 11.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 10.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 9.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.84% |
| Total | 359 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bito-on grew from 206 in 1990 to 373 in 2020, an increase of 167 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 359 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 221 | 1.33% | |
| 316 | 7.97% | |
| 377 | 2.46% | |
| 296 | -8.43% | |
| 359 | 3.74% | |
| 373 | 0.81% |
Location
Bito‑on is situated at approximately 8.2254, 123.7553, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 204.8 meters or 671.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bito‑on 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.