Pitu, Municipality of Malalag, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Malalag |
| Postal code | 8010 |
| Population (2020) | 1,984 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.5105, 125.4122 (6° 31' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 230.9 meters (757.5 feet) |
Pitu is a barangay in the municipality of Malalag, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,984. This represented 4.94% of the total population of Malalag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pitu in the 2015 Census was 2,000 broken down into 527 households or an average of 3.80 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,570 | 306 | 5.13 | |
| 1,509 | 311 | 4.85 | |
| 1,798 | 384 | 4.68 | |
| 1,960 | 445 | 4.40 | |
| 1,965 | 534 | 3.68 | |
| 2,000 | 527 | 3.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Pitu are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 210 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 197 | 9.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 9.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 210 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 207 | 10.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 187 | 9.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 108 | 5.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 4.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.55% |
| Total | 2,000 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pitu grew from 1,570 in 1990 to 1,984 in 2020, an increase of 414 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.17%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 2,000 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,570 | – | |
| 1,509 | -0.74% | |
| 1,798 | 3.83% | |
| 1,960 | 1.20% | |
| 1,965 | 0.09% | |
| 2,000 | 0.34% | |
| 1,984 | -0.17% |
Location
Pitu is situated at approximately 6.5105, 125.4122, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 230.9 meters or 757.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pitu 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.