Biay, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2213 |
| Population (2020) | 2,645 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7401, 119.9089 (15° 44' North, 119° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.8 feet) |
Biay is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,645. This represented 4.14% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biay in the 2015 Census was 2,379 broken down into 555 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,440 | 253 | 5.69 | |
| 1,754 | 344 | 5.10 | |
| 1,992 | 368 | 5.41 | |
| 1,979 | 461 | 4.29 | |
| 2,108 | 491 | 4.29 | |
| 2,379 | 555 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biay is 10 to 14, with 244 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 243 | 10.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 240 | 10.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 244 | 10.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 228 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 160 | 6.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 180 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 178 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 153 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 143 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 131 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.22% |
| Total | 2,379 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biay grew from 1,440 in 1990 to 2,645 in 2020, an increase of 1,205 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 266 people, from the previous population of 2,379 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,440 | – | |
| 1,754 | 3.76% | |
| 1,992 | 2.77% | |
| 1,979 | -0.09% | |
| 2,108 | 2.33% | |
| 2,379 | 2.33% | |
| 2,645 | 2.26% |
Location
Biay is situated at approximately 15.7401, 119.9089, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biay 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.