Bita Norte, Municipality of Oton, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Oton |
| Postal code | 5020 |
| Population (2020) | 767 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7461, 122.4721 (10° 45' North, 122° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.4 meters (86.6 feet) |
Bita Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Oton, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 767. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Oton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bita Norte in the 2015 Census was 733 broken down into 168 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 87 | 4.86 | |
| 493 | 96 | 5.14 | |
| 577 | 113 | 5.11 | |
| 640 | 141 | 4.54 | |
| 651 | 134 | 4.86 | |
| 733 | 168 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bita Norte is 5 to 9, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 9.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 8.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 8.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 6.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 5.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.36% |
| Total | 733 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bita Norte grew from 423 in 1990 to 767 in 2020, an increase of 344 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.96%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 733 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | – | |
| 493 | 2.91% | |
| 577 | 3.43% | |
| 640 | 1.44% | |
| 651 | 0.62% | |
| 733 | 2.28% | |
| 767 | 0.96% |
Location
Bita Norte is situated at approximately 10.7461, 122.4721, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.4 meters or 86.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bita Norte 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.