Biwang, Municipality of Bagumbayan, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Municipality | Bagumbayan |
| Postal code | 9810 |
| Population (2020) | 5,352 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.6003, 124.5704 (6° 36' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.1 meters (236.5 feet) |
Biwang is a barangay in the municipality of Bagumbayan, in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,352. This represented 7.76% of the total population of Bagumbayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biwang in the 2015 Census was 4,767 broken down into 1,091 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,309 | 408 | 5.66 | |
| 2,596 | 537 | 4.83 | |
| 2,132 | 429 | 4.97 | |
| 3,168 | 719 | 4.41 | |
| 3,931 | 861 | 4.57 | |
| 4,767 | 1,091 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biwang is 5 to 9, with 565 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 30 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 99 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 412 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 565 | 11.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 495 | 10.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 459 | 9.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 440 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 405 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 360 | 7.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 337 | 7.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 300 | 6.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 245 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 208 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 137 | 2.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 104 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 86 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 0.63% |
| Total | 4,767 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biwang grew from 2,309 in 1990 to 5,352 in 2020, an increase of 3,043 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.47%, or an increase of 585 people, from the previous population of 4,767 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,309 | – | |
| 2,596 | 2.22% | |
| 2,132 | -4.13% | |
| 3,168 | 5.61% | |
| 3,931 | 8.17% | |
| 4,767 | 3.74% | |
| 5,352 | 2.47% |
Location
Biwang is situated at approximately 6.6003, 124.5704, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.1 meters or 236.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biwang 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.