Bitaug, Municipality of Enrique Villanueva, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Enrique Villanueva |
| Postal code | 6230 |
| Population (2020) | 1,012 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2990, 123.6150 (9° 18' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Bitaug is a barangay in the municipality of Enrique Villanueva, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,012. This represented 14.90% of the total population of Enrique Villanueva.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitaug in the 2015 Census was 832 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | 103 | 4.84 | |
| 523 | 110 | 4.75 | |
| 645 | 137 | 4.71 | |
| 835 | 175 | 4.77 | |
| 828 | 189 | 4.38 | |
| 832 | 199 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitaug is 10 to 14, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 8.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 11.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 8.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 10.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 7.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 5.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.08% |
| Total | 832 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitaug grew from 499 in 1990 to 1,012 in 2020, an increase of 513 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.21%, or an increase of 180 people, from the previous population of 832 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 499 | – | |
| 523 | 0.88% | |
| 645 | 4.60% | |
| 835 | 3.62% | |
| 828 | -0.31% | |
| 832 | 0.09% | |
| 1,012 | 4.21% |
Location
Bitaug is situated at approximately 9.2990, 123.6150, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitaug 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.