Biga‑a, Municipality of Palanas, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Palanas |
| Postal code | 5404 |
| Population (2020) | 598 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0905, 123.9094 (12° 5' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 277.2 meters (909.4 feet) |
Biga‑a is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 598. This represented 2.19% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga-a in the 2015 Census was 540 broken down into 119 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 477 | 102 | 4.68 | |
| 536 | 113 | 4.74 | |
| 494 | 100 | 4.94 | |
| 546 | 105 | 5.20 | |
| 626 | 129 | 4.85 | |
| 540 | 119 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga-a is 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 13.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 14.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 4.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 2.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.85% |
| Total | 540 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga-a grew from 477 in 1990 to 598 in 2020, an increase of 121 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 540 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 477 | – | |
| 536 | 2.21% | |
| 494 | -1.73% | |
| 546 | 1.39% | |
| 626 | 5.10% | |
| 540 | -2.77% | |
| 598 | 2.17% |
Location
Biga‑a is situated at approximately 12.0905, 123.9094, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 277.2 meters or 909.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biga‑a 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.