Biga, Municipality of Lobo, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Lobo |
| Postal code | 4229 |
| Population (2020) | 1,981 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6512, 121.3272 (13° 39' North, 121° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 141.1 meters (462.9 feet) |
Biga is a barangay in the municipality of Lobo, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,981. This represented 4.86% of the total population of Lobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga in the 2015 Census was 2,029 broken down into 445 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,380 | 268 | 5.15 | |
| 1,356 | 274 | 4.95 | |
| 1,589 | 295 | 5.39 | |
| 1,437 | 355 | 4.05 | |
| 1,782 | 370 | 4.82 | |
| 2,029 | 445 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga is 5 to 9, with 240 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 188 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 240 | 11.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 227 | 11.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 199 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 180 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 161 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 137 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 148 | 7.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 59 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.74% |
| Total | 2,030 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga grew from 1,380 in 1990 to 1,981 in 2020, an increase of 601 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.51%, or a decrease of 49 people, from the previous population of 2,030 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,380 | – | |
| 1,356 | -0.33% | |
| 1,589 | 3.46% | |
| 1,438 | -1.37% | |
| 1,782 | 8.12% | |
| 2,030 | 2.51% | |
| 1,981 | -0.51% |
Location
Biga is situated at approximately 13.6512, 121.3272, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 141.1 meters or 462.9 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.