Located in Malita, Davao Occidental, Barangay Bito is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Malita. It had a population of 1,639 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Janice Balawag Martin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bito · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bito
Barangay Bito is a small barangay in the municipality of Malita, located in the province of Davao Occidental, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bito had a population of 1,639. This made it the 26th largest of 30 barangays in Malita by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bito accounted for approximately 1.38% of the total population of Malita, which stood at 118,438 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bito moved from 1,886 residents to 1,639, an intercensal change of -13.1%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bito is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Malita is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bito, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Occidental, which contains 105 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bito ranks 78th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Occidental is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Malita or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Bito from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,864
—
—
2020 CPH
1,886
+22
+1.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,639
-247
-13.1%
2015–2020: +1.2% total (+0.23%/yr).2020–2024: -13.1% total (-3.45%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Malita
26thof 30
Among the smaller barangays of Malita by population.
Share of Malita
1.4%
of the municipality's total 118,438 residents.
Rank in Davao Occidental
78thof 105
Province-wide percentile: 27.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Malita (municipality) class
1st
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bito
Where is Barangay Bito located?▾
Barangay Bito is a barangay in the municipality of Malita, Davao Occidental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bito hall?▾
Barangay Bito is located in Malita, Davao Occidental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bito?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bito is Janice Balawag Martin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bito?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bito is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Malita LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bito part of?▾
Barangay Bito is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bito urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bito is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Malita?▾
Malita is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Bito.
Has the population of Barangay Bito been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bito went from 1,886 residents to 1,639 — a change of -13.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bito in?▾
Barangay Bito is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Occidental, and is one of 30 barangays administered by Malita.
How many barangays are in Malita?▾
Malita has 30 barangays, including Barangay Bito. You can browse the full list on our Malita page.
How many residents does Barangay Bito have?▾
Barangay Bito had a population of 1,639 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bito?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Malita is 8012. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Bito, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bito was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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