Biri, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 6410 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biri |
| Area (2013) | 24.62 km2 (9.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,274 |
| Density (2020) | 458 / km2 (1,185 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 41' North, 124° 22' East (12.6816, 124.3619) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) |
Biri is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 24.62 square kilometers or 9.51 square miles which constitutes 0.67% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,274. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.25% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 458 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,185 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Biri has 8 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauswagan | 6.78% | 764 | 760 | 0.53% | 0.11% |
| MacArthur | 4.85% | 547 | 525 | 4.19% | 0.87% |
| Pio del Pilar | 8.79% | 991 | 1,103 | -10.15% | -2.23% |
| Poblacion | 30.16% | 3,400 | 3,605 | -5.69% | -1.22% |
| Progresso | 7.91% | 892 | 750 | 18.93% | 3.72% |
| San Antonio | 15.95% | 1,798 | 1,752 | 2.63% | 0.55% |
| San Pedro | 10.40% | 1,173 | 1,272 | -7.78% | -1.69% |
| Santo Niño | 15.16% | 1,709 | 2,000 | -14.55% | -3.26% |
| Biri Total | 11,274 | 11,767 | -4.19% | -0.90% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Biri for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱44,155,528.00.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,971,321.22 | – |
| 2010 | 26,565,773.40 | 6.39% |
| 2011 | 28,904,459.95 | 8.80% |
| 2012 | 28,041,238.55 | -2.99% |
| 2013 | 31,012,359.72 | 10.60% |
| 2014 | 35,086,084.10 | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 40,028,838.00 | 14.09% |
| 2016 | 44,155,528.00 | 10.31% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Biri in the 2015 Census was 11,767 broken down into 2,269 households or an average of 5.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,454 | 1,317 | 5.66 | |
| 8,866 | 1,526 | 5.81 | |
| 8,700 | 1,661 | 5.24 | |
| 10,649 | 1,980 | 5.38 | |
| 10,987 | 2,210 | 4.97 | |
| 11,767 | 2,269 | 5.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biri is 10 to 14, with 1,477 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 97 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 178 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,030 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,441 | 12.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,477 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,457 | 12.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,113 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 809 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 710 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 679 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 594 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 535 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 472 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 383 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 286 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 226 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 179 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 101 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 97 | 0.82% |
| Total | 11,767 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biri grew from 5,577 in 1970 to 11,274 in 2020, an increase of 5,697 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.90%, or a decrease of 493 people, from the previous population of 11,767 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,577 | – | |
| 6,517 | 3.17% | |
| 7,437 | 2.68% | |
| 7,467 | 0.04% | |
| 8,866 | 3.27% | |
| 8,700 | -0.40% | |
| 10,649 | 2.83% | |
| 10,987 | 1.14% | |
| 11,767 | 1.31% | |
| 11,274 | -0.90% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Biri for the year 2019 was 8,763, broken down into 4,496 males and 4,267 females.
Location
The municipal center of Biri is situated at approximately 12° 41' North, 124° 22' East, in the island of Biri. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.2 meters or 7.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Biri are Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Calbayog, Samar, Legazpi, Albay, Masbate City, Masbate, Tabaco, Albay, and Ligao, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Lavezares, Northern Samar, Rosario, Northern Samar, San Jose, Northern Samar, Allen, Northern Samar, Bulusan, Sorsogon, and Victoria, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 422.56 kilometers (262.57 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lavezares, Northern Samar, 16.66 kilometers (10.35 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Rosario, Northern Samar, 18.88 kilometers (11.73 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- San Jose, Northern Samar, 21.64 kilometers (13.45 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Allen, Northern Samar, 21.89 kilometers (13.60 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Bulusan, Sorsogon, 25.70 kilometers (15.97 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Victoria, Northern Samar, 26.62 kilometers (16.54 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
Nearest cities
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 50.28 kilometers (31.24 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 72.55 kilometers (45.08 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 84.89 kilometers (52.75 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 87.78 kilometers (54.54 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 101.63 kilometers (63.15 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 108.85 kilometers (67.64 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
Distance from Manila: 422.56 kilometers (262.57 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.