Biga‑a, Municipality of Barbaza, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Barbaza |
| Postal code | 5706 |
| Population (2020) | 309 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2314, 122.0890 (11° 14' North, 122° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 88.7 meters (291.0 feet) |
Biga‑a is a barangay in the municipality of Barbaza, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 309. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Barbaza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga-a in the 2015 Census was 244 broken down into 62 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | 39 | 4.90 | |
| 231 | 46 | 5.02 | |
| 254 | 52 | 4.88 | |
| 282 | 60 | 4.70 | |
| 294 | 57 | 5.16 | |
| 244 | 62 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga-a is 25 to 29, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 9.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 9.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 9.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 8.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 8.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 10.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 5.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 4.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 4.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 5.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 4.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 2.46% |
| Total | 244 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga-a grew from 191 in 1990 to 309 in 2020, an increase of 118 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.10%, or an increase of 65 people, from the previous population of 244 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | – | |
| 231 | 3.63% | |
| 254 | 2.06% | |
| 282 | 1.45% | |
| 294 | 1.53% | |
| 244 | -3.49% | |
| 309 | 5.10% |
Location
Biga‑a is situated at approximately 11.2314, 122.0890, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 88.7 meters or 291.0 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.