Dapitan, Municipality of Pototan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Pototan |
| Postal code | 5008 |
| Population (2020) | 2,110 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9310, 122.6548 (10° 56' North, 122° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.6 meters (70.9 feet) |
Dapitan is a barangay in the municipality of Pototan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,110. This represented 2.69% of the total population of Pototan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dapitan in the 2015 Census was 2,058 broken down into 457 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | 231 | 5.43 | |
| 1,115 | 239 | 4.67 | |
| 1,307 | 240 | 5.45 | |
| 1,756 | 328 | 5.35 | |
| 2,038 | 423 | 4.82 | |
| 2,058 | 457 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dapitan is 5 to 9, with 230 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 179 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 230 | 11.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 202 | 9.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 181 | 8.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 186 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 143 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 126 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 141 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 142 | 6.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 2.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.60% |
| Total | 2,058 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dapitan grew from 1,255 in 1990 to 2,110 in 2020, an increase of 855 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 2,058 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | – | |
| 1,115 | -2.19% | |
| 1,307 | 3.47% | |
| 1,756 | 4.16% | |
| 2,038 | 5.57% | |
| 2,058 | 0.19% | |
| 2,110 | 0.53% |
Location
Dapitan is situated at approximately 10.9310, 122.6548, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.6 meters or 70.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dapitan 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.