Bitoon, Municipality of Dumanjug, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Dumanjug |
| Postal code | 6035 |
| Population (2020) | 3,576 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.0806, 123.4556 (10° 5' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.7 meters (74.5 feet) |
Bitoon is a barangay in the municipality of Dumanjug, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,576. This represented 6.18% of the total population of Dumanjug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitoon in the 2015 Census was 2,979 broken down into 605 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,439 | 264 | 5.45 | |
| 1,740 | 347 | 5.01 | |
| 2,155 | 395 | 5.46 | |
| 2,557 | 489 | 5.23 | |
| 2,257 | 528 | 4.27 | |
| 2,979 | 605 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitoon is 5 to 9, with 366 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 69 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 269 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 366 | 12.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 347 | 11.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 315 | 10.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 257 | 8.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 223 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 188 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 180 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 155 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 151 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 111 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 91 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.94% |
| Total | 2,979 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitoon grew from 1,439 in 1990 to 3,576 in 2020, an increase of 2,137 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.92%, or an increase of 597 people, from the previous population of 2,979 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,439 | – | |
| 1,740 | 3.62% | |
| 2,155 | 4.69% | |
| 2,557 | 2.39% | |
| 2,260 | -4.39% | |
| 2,979 | 5.40% | |
| 3,576 | 3.92% |
Location
Bitoon is situated at approximately 10.0806, 123.4556, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.7 meters or 74.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitoon 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.