Viga, Municipality of Rapu-Rapu, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Rapu-Rapu |
| Postal code | 4517 |
| Population (2020) | 595 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Rapu-Rapu |
| Coordinates | 13.2198, 124.1817 (13° 13' North, 124° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Viga is a barangay in the municipality of Rapu-Rapu, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 595. This represented 1.65% of the total population of Rapu-Rapu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Viga in the 2015 Census was 543 broken down into 103 households or an average of 5.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 64 | 6.84 | |
| 424 | 73 | 5.81 | |
| 436 | 81 | 5.38 | |
| 460 | 84 | 5.48 | |
| 544 | 100 | 5.44 | |
| 543 | 103 | 5.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Viga is 5 to 9, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 10.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 15.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 14.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 12.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 3.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 4.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.92% |
| Total | 543 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Viga grew from 438 in 1990 to 595 in 2020, an increase of 157 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 543 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 438 | – | |
| 424 | -0.61% | |
| 436 | 0.60% | |
| 460 | 0.74% | |
| 544 | 6.30% | |
| 543 | -0.04% | |
| 595 | 1.94% |
Location
Viga is situated at approximately 13.2198, 124.1817, in the island of Rapu Rapu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Viga 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.