Biong, Municipality of Gigmoto, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Gigmoto |
| Postal code | 4804 |
| Population (2020) | 991 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.7662, 124.3972 (13° 46' North, 124° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.2 meters (43.3 feet) |
Biong is a barangay in the municipality of Gigmoto, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 991. This represented 11.38% of the total population of Gigmoto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biong in the 2015 Census was 880 broken down into 186 households or an average of 4.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 90 | 5.62 | |
| 559 | 103 | 5.43 | |
| 649 | 124 | 5.23 | |
| 728 | 138 | 5.28 | |
| 824 | 154 | 5.35 | |
| 880 | 186 | 4.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biong is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 12.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 15.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 12.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 7.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 3.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.45% |
| Total | 880 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biong grew from 506 in 1990 to 991 in 2020, an increase of 485 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.53%, or an increase of 111 people, from the previous population of 880 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 506 | – | |
| 559 | 1.88% | |
| 649 | 3.25% | |
| 728 | 1.60% | |
| 824 | 4.61% | |
| 880 | 1.26% | |
| 991 | 2.53% |
Location
Biong is situated at approximately 13.7662, 124.3972, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.2 meters or 43.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biong 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.