Bigbiga, Municipality of Santiago, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santiago |
| Postal code | 2707 |
| Population (2020) | 638 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.3067, 120.4437 (17° 18' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.2 meters (99.1 feet) |
Bigbiga is a barangay in the municipality of Santiago, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 638. This represented 3.28% of the total population of Santiago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bigbiga in the 2015 Census was 655 broken down into 165 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482 | 97 | 4.97 | |
| 527 | 108 | 4.88 | |
| 555 | 118 | 4.70 | |
| 595 | 127 | 4.69 | |
| 585 | 136 | 4.30 | |
| 655 | 165 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bigbiga is 15 to 19, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 6.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 7.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 8.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 10.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 6.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 7.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 5.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 2.29% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 3.05% |
| Total | 655 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bigbiga grew from 482 in 1990 to 638 in 2020, an increase of 156 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.55%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 655 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 482 | – | |
| 527 | 1.69% | |
| 555 | 1.12% | |
| 595 | 0.96% | |
| 585 | -0.62% | |
| 655 | 2.18% | |
| 638 | -0.55% |
Location
Bigbiga is situated at approximately 17.3067, 120.4437, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.2 meters or 99.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bigbiga 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.