Bita‑og Gaja, Municipality of New Lucena, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | New Lucena |
| Postal code | 5005 |
| Population (2020) | 811 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8393, 122.5804 (10° 50' North, 122° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.3 meters (89.6 feet) |
Bita‑og Gaja is a barangay in the municipality of New Lucena, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 811. This represented 3.34% of the total population of New Lucena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bita-og Gaja in the 2015 Census was 781 broken down into 170 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 479 | 97 | 4.94 | |
| 462 | 96 | 4.81 | |
| 543 | 112 | 4.85 | |
| 642 | 136 | 4.72 | |
| 653 | 146 | 4.47 | |
| 781 | 170 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bita-og Gaja is 5 to 9, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 9.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 10.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 9.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 8.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 6.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 7.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 9.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 7.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.79% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.90% |
| Total | 781 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bita-og Gaja grew from 479 in 1990 to 811 in 2020, an increase of 332 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 781 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 479 | – | |
| 462 | -0.67% | |
| 543 | 3.52% | |
| 642 | 2.34% | |
| 653 | 0.62% | |
| 781 | 3.47% | |
| 811 | 0.80% |
Location
Bita‑og Gaja is situated at approximately 10.8393, 122.5804, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.3 meters or 89.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bita‑og Gaja 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.