Biga‑a, Municipality of Malinao, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Malinao |
| Postal code | 5606 |
| Population (2020) | 957 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.6515, 122.3107 (11° 39' North, 122° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Biga‑a is a barangay in the municipality of Malinao, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 957. This represented 3.90% of the total population of Malinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga-a in the 2015 Census was 879 broken down into 197 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | 126 | 5.12 | |
| 654 | 129 | 5.07 | |
| 839 | 143 | 5.87 | |
| 838 | 154 | 5.44 | |
| 805 | 169 | 4.76 | |
| 879 | 197 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga-a is 10 to 14, with 86 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 7.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 8.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 9.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 8.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 6.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 4.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.59% |
| Total | 879 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga-a grew from 645 in 1990 to 957 in 2020, an increase of 312 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.81%, or an increase of 78 people, from the previous population of 879 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 645 | – | |
| 654 | 0.26% | |
| 839 | 5.49% | |
| 838 | -0.02% | |
| 805 | -1.45% | |
| 879 | 1.69% | |
| 957 | 1.81% |
Location
Biga‑a is situated at approximately 11.6515, 122.3107, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biga‑a 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.