Bihis, Municipality of Taal, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Taal |
| Postal code | 4208 |
| Population (2020) | 710 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8771, 120.9603 (13° 53' North, 120° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.8 meters (452.1 feet) |
Bihis is a barangay in the municipality of Taal, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 710. This represented 1.16% of the total population of Taal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bihis in the 2015 Census was 690 broken down into 142 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442 | 80 | 5.53 | |
| 536 | 89 | 6.02 | |
| 551 | 113 | 4.88 | |
| 555 | 132 | 4.20 | |
| 572 | 115 | 4.97 | |
| 690 | 142 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bihis is 20 to 24, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 6.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 8.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 9.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 9.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 12.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 5.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.85% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.71% |
| Total | 702 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bihis grew from 442 in 1990 to 710 in 2020, an increase of 268 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 702 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 442 | – | |
| 536 | 3.68% | |
| 551 | 0.59% | |
| 555 | 0.10% | |
| 572 | 1.10% | |
| 702 | 3.98% | |
| 710 | 0.24% |
Location
Bihis is situated at approximately 13.8771, 120.9603, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.8 meters or 452.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bihis 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.