Bitoon, Municipality of San Ricardo, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | San Ricardo |
| Postal code | 6617 |
| Population (2020) | 292 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Coordinates | 10.0481, 125.2311 (10° 3' North, 125° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 542.9 meters (1,781.1 feet) |
Bitoon is a barangay in the municipality of San Ricardo, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 292. This represented 2.78% of the total population of San Ricardo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bitoon in the 2015 Census was 278 broken down into 63 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 41 | 5.54 | |
| 222 | 39 | 5.69 | |
| 275 | 46 | 5.98 | |
| 304 | 51 | 5.96 | |
| 272 | 52 | 5.23 | |
| 278 | 63 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bitoon is 5 to 9, with 32 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 10.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 32 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 6.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 7.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 8.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 3.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.36% |
| Total | 278 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bitoon grew from 227 in 1990 to 292 in 2020, an increase of 65 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 278 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 227 | – | |
| 222 | -0.42% | |
| 275 | 4.70% | |
| 304 | 1.39% | |
| 272 | -3.97% | |
| 278 | 0.42% | |
| 292 | 1.04% |
Location
Bitoon is situated at approximately 10.0481, 125.2311, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 542.9 meters or 1,781.1 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.