Bigaa, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 3,383 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5934, 124.1928 (13° 36' North, 124° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.0 meters (111.5 feet) |
Bigaa is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,383. This represented 4.42% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bigaa in the 2015 Census was 3,168 broken down into 682 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 828 | 148 | 5.59 | |
| 1,082 | 202 | 5.36 | |
| 1,786 | 339 | 5.27 | |
| 2,343 | 475 | 4.93 | |
| 2,770 | 589 | 4.70 | |
| 3,168 | 682 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bigaa is 15 to 19, with 387 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 230 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 355 | 11.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 348 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 387 | 12.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 251 | 7.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 232 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 236 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 218 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 166 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 182 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 150 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 122 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 108 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.66% |
| Total | 3,193 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bigaa grew from 828 in 1990 to 3,383 in 2020, an increase of 2,555 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 190 people, from the previous population of 3,193 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 828 | – | |
| 1,082 | 5.14% | |
| 1,786 | 11.34% | |
| 2,360 | 3.92% | |
| 2,777 | 6.10% | |
| 3,193 | 2.69% | |
| 3,383 | 1.22% |
Location
Bigaa is situated at approximately 13.5934, 124.1928, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.0 meters or 111.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bigaa 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.