Biga, Municipality of Tanza, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Tanza |
| Postal code | 4108 |
| Population (2020) | 17,021 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.3647, 120.8554 (14° 22' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.3 meters (106.0 feet) |
Biga is a barangay in the municipality of Tanza, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,021. This represented 5.45% of the total population of Tanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga in the 2015 Census was 11,819 broken down into 3,020 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,455 | 274 | 5.31 | |
| 1,918 | 366 | 5.24 | |
| 3,626 | 868 | 4.18 | |
| 10,875 | 2,593 | 4.19 | |
| 11,010 | 2,605 | 4.23 | |
| 11,819 | 3,020 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga is 10 to 14, with 1,206 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 46 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 176 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 796 | 6.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,083 | 9.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,206 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,097 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,104 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,046 | 8.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,036 | 8.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,140 | 9.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 928 | 7.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 677 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 504 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 344 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 329 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 169 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 85 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 53 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 0.39% |
| Total | 11,819 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga grew from 1,455 in 1990 to 17,021 in 2020, an increase of 15,566 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.98%, or an increase of 5,202 people, from the previous population of 11,819 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,455 | – | |
| 1,918 | 5.31% | |
| 3,626 | 14.63% | |
| 10,875 | 16.35% | |
| 11,010 | 0.45% | |
| 11,819 | 1.36% | |
| 17,021 | 7.98% |
Location
Biga is situated at approximately 14.3647, 120.8554, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.3 meters or 106.0 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.