Hitapi‑an, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 1,247 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3757, 125.1327 (12° 23' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.1 meters (52.8 feet) |
Hitapi‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,247. This represented 3.88% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hitapi-an in the 2015 Census was 1,107 broken down into 222 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 775 | 122 | 6.35 | |
| 914 | 160 | 5.71 | |
| 1,004 | 180 | 5.58 | |
| 966 | 187 | 5.17 | |
| 975 | 186 | 5.24 | |
| 1,107 | 222 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hitapi-an is 10 to 14, with 157 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 12.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 157 | 14.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 6.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 5.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.45% |
| Total | 1,107 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hitapi-an grew from 775 in 1990 to 1,247 in 2020, an increase of 472 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.54%, or an increase of 140 people, from the previous population of 1,107 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 775 | – | |
| 914 | 3.14% | |
| 1,004 | 2.03% | |
| 966 | -0.53% | |
| 975 | 0.34% | |
| 1,107 | 2.45% | |
| 1,247 | 2.54% |
Location
Hitapi‑an is situated at approximately 12.3757, 125.1327, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.1 meters or 52.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hitapi‑an 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.