Biga I, Municipality of Silang, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Silang |
| Postal code | 4118 |
| Population (2020) | 7,639 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2487, 120.9757 (14° 15' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 265.0 meters (869.4 feet) |
Biga I is a barangay in the municipality of Silang, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,639. This represented 2.58% of the total population of Silang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga I in the 2015 Census was 6,848 broken down into 1,666 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 3,752 | 737 | 5.09 | |
| 4,769 | 1,029 | 4.63 | |
| 4,310 | 1,024 | 4.21 | |
| 5,807 | 1,340 | 4.33 | |
| 6,848 | 1,666 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga I is 15 to 19, with 702 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 44 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 132 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 593 | 8.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 692 | 10.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 672 | 9.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 702 | 10.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 630 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 538 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 524 | 7.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 440 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 447 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 402 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 307 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 262 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 198 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 128 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 79 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 58 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 0.64% |
| Total | 6,848 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga I grew from 3,816 in 1995 to 7,639 in 2020, an increase of 3,823 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.33%, or an increase of 791 people, from the previous population of 6,848 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,816 | – | |
| 4,817 | 5.12% | |
| 4,310 | -1.52% | |
| 5,811 | 11.49% | |
| 6,848 | 3.18% | |
| 7,639 | 2.33% |
Location
Biga I is situated at approximately 14.2487, 120.9757, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 265.0 meters or 869.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biga I 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.