Bigbiga, Municipality of Sudipen, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Sudipen |
| Postal code | 2520 |
| Population (2020) | 1,072 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8222, 120.4566 (16° 49' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.9 meters (104.7 feet) |
Bigbiga is a barangay in the municipality of Sudipen, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,072. This represented 6.24% of the total population of Sudipen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bigbiga in the 2015 Census was 1,080 broken down into 248 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 906 | 199 | 4.55 | |
| 1,017 | 191 | 5.32 | |
| 940 | 183 | 5.14 | |
| 998 | 220 | 4.54 | |
| 1,133 | 235 | 4.82 | |
| 1,080 | 248 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bigbiga is 20 to 24, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 13 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 8.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 9.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 9.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 10.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 6.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 6.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.85% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.13% |
| Total | 1,080 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bigbiga grew from 906 in 1990 to 1,072 in 2020, an increase of 166 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.16%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 1,080 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 906 | – | |
| 1,017 | 2.19% | |
| 940 | -1.67% | |
| 998 | 0.83% | |
| 1,133 | 4.73% | |
| 1,080 | -0.91% | |
| 1,072 | -0.16% |
Location
Bigbiga is situated at approximately 16.8222, 120.4566, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.9 meters or 104.7 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.