Biga, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Population (2020) | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 12.8338, 123.8074 (12° 50' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.3 meters (60.0 feet) |
Biga is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,304. This represented 3.49% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga in the 2015 Census was 1,194 broken down into 224 households or an average of 5.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 127 | 5.87 | |
| 896 | 155 | 5.78 | |
| 958 | 171 | 5.60 | |
| 1,152 | 197 | 5.85 | |
| 1,147 | 214 | 5.36 | |
| 1,194 | 224 | 5.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga is 10 to 14, with 191 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 13.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 191 | 16.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 139 | 11.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 6.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 6.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 5.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.59% |
| Total | 1,194 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga grew from 746 in 1990 to 1,304 in 2020, an increase of 558 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.87%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 1,194 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 746 | – | |
| 896 | 3.49% | |
| 958 | 1.44% | |
| 1,152 | 2.58% | |
| 1,147 | -0.16% | |
| 1,194 | 0.77% | |
| 1,304 | 1.87% |
Location
Biga is situated at approximately 12.8338, 123.8074, in the island of Bagatao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.3 meters or 60.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biga 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.