Biwas, 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) | 6,989 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.4012, 120.8535 (14° 24' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Biwas is a barangay in the municipality of Tanza, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,989. This represented 2.24% of the total population of Tanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biwas in the 2015 Census was 7,442 broken down into 1,869 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,403 | 872 | 5.05 | |
| 4,436 | 949 | 4.67 | |
| 6,045 | 1,330 | 4.55 | |
| 6,355 | 1,643 | 3.87 | |
| 7,113 | 1,699 | 4.19 | |
| 7,442 | 1,869 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biwas is 20 to 24, with 790 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 59 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 120 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 501 | 6.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 637 | 8.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 661 | 8.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 691 | 9.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 790 | 10.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 739 | 9.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 618 | 8.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 532 | 7.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 442 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 445 | 5.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 345 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 326 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 208 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 165 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 90 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 73 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 59 | 0.79% |
| Total | 7,442 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biwas grew from 4,403 in 1990 to 6,989 in 2020, an increase of 2,586 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.31%, or a decrease of 453 people, from the previous population of 7,442 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,403 | – | |
| 4,436 | 0.14% | |
| 6,045 | 6.86% | |
| 6,356 | 0.69% | |
| 7,113 | 4.18% | |
| 7,442 | 0.86% | |
| 6,989 | -1.31% |
Location
Biwas is situated at approximately 14.4012, 120.8535, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biwas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Julugan IV, Tanza, Cavite
- Julugan VIII, Tanza, Cavite
- Daang Amaya III, Tanza, Cavite
- Daang Amaya II, Tanza, Cavite
- Barangay II (Poblacion), Tanza, Cavite
- Barangay III (Poblacion), Tanza, Cavite
- Wawa I, Rosario, Cavite
- Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite
- Julugan VII, Tanza, Cavite
- Amaya III, Tanza, Cavite
- Julugan I, Tanza, Cavite
- Julugan II, Tanza, Cavite
- Julugan III, Tanza, Cavite
- Amaya IV, Tanza, Cavite
- Amaya V, Tanza, Cavite
- Daang Amaya I, Tanza, Cavite
- Mulawin, Tanza, Cavite
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.