Biriran, Municipality of Juban, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Juban |
| Postal code | 4703 |
| Population (2020) | 2,257 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8570, 123.9581 (12° 51' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.8 feet) |
Biriran is a barangay in the municipality of Juban, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,257. This represented 6.39% of the total population of Juban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biriran in the 2015 Census was 2,091 broken down into 429 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,361 | 232 | 5.87 | |
| 1,551 | 287 | 5.40 | |
| 1,671 | 340 | 4.91 | |
| 1,914 | 392 | 4.88 | |
| 2,009 | 415 | 4.84 | |
| 2,091 | 429 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biriran is 10 to 14, with 282 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 201 | 9.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 259 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 282 | 13.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 259 | 12.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 7.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 5.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 2.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.77% |
| Total | 2,091 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biriran grew from 1,361 in 1990 to 2,257 in 2020, an increase of 896 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.62%, or an increase of 166 people, from the previous population of 2,091 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,361 | – | |
| 1,551 | 2.48% | |
| 1,671 | 1.61% | |
| 1,914 | 1.89% | |
| 2,009 | 1.78% | |
| 2,091 | 0.76% | |
| 2,257 | 1.62% |
Location
Biriran is situated at approximately 12.8570, 123.9581, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biriran 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.