Biga, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 4902 |
| Population (2020) | 376 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4787, 122.0782 (13° 29' North, 122° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.1 meters (62.7 feet) |
Biga is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 376. This represented 0.69% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga in the 2015 Census was 336 broken down into 86 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 72 | 5.11 | |
| 373 | 81 | 4.60 | |
| 408 | 77 | 5.30 | |
| 405 | 83 | 4.88 | |
| 380 | 88 | 4.32 | |
| 336 | 86 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga is 10 to 14, with 43 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 5.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 9.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 12.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 8 | 2.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 3.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 3.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 7.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 7.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 5.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 5.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 5.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.79% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.68% |
| Total | 336 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga grew from 368 in 1990 to 376 in 2020, an increase of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.40%, or an increase of 40 people, from the previous population of 336 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | – | |
| 373 | 0.25% | |
| 408 | 1.94% | |
| 405 | -0.10% | |
| 380 | -2.29% | |
| 336 | -2.32% | |
| 376 | 2.40% |
Location
Biga is situated at approximately 13.4787, 122.0782, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.1 meters or 62.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biga 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.