Bitaugan, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Guiuan |
| Postal code | 6809 |
| Population (2020) | 445 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Homonhon |
| Coordinates | 10.7610, 125.7102 (10° 46' North, 125° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Bitaugan is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 445. This represented 0.83% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitaugan in the 2015 Census was 412 broken down into 112 households or an average of 3.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 66 | 5.14 | |
| 337 | 80 | 4.21 | |
| 433 | 91 | 4.76 | |
| 481 | 108 | 4.45 | |
| 417 | 103 | 4.05 | |
| 412 | 112 | 3.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bitaugan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 5.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 12.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 12.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 6.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 5.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 7.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 6.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 5.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 3.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.43% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.67% |
| Total | 412 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitaugan grew from 339 in 1990 to 445 in 2020, an increase of 106 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.64%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 412 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 339 | – | |
| 337 | -0.11% | |
| 433 | 5.52% | |
| 481 | 1.46% | |
| 417 | -5.06% | |
| 412 | -0.23% | |
| 445 | 1.64% |
Location
Bitaugan is situated at approximately 10.7610, 125.7102, in the island of Homonhon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bitaugan 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.