Bita, Municipality of Dueñas, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Dueñas |
| Postal code | 5038 |
| Population (2020) | 550 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0273, 122.5722 (11° 2' North, 122° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.6 meters (238.2 feet) |
Bita is a barangay in the municipality of Dueñas, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 550. This represented 1.59% of the total population of Dueñas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bita in the 2015 Census was 543 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 108 | 5.47 | |
| 521 | 110 | 4.74 | |
| 565 | 112 | 5.04 | |
| 607 | 128 | 4.74 | |
| 636 | 147 | 4.33 | |
| 543 | 132 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bita is 10 to 14, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 9.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 7.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 7.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 6.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 3.31% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 3.31% |
| Total | 543 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bita fell from 591 in 1990 to 550 in 2020, a decrease of 41 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 543 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 591 | – | |
| 521 | -2.33% | |
| 565 | 1.75% | |
| 607 | 0.99% | |
| 636 | 1.71% | |
| 543 | -2.96% | |
| 550 | 0.27% |
Location
Bita is situated at approximately 11.0273, 122.5722, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.6 meters or 238.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bita 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.