Bi‑ao, Municipality of Binalbagan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Binalbagan |
| Postal code | 6107 |
| Population (2020) | 8,044 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.1211, 122.9813 (10° 7' North, 122° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 159.6 meters (523.6 feet) |
Bi‑ao is a barangay in the municipality of Binalbagan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,044. This represented 11.27% of the total population of Binalbagan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bi-ao in the 2015 Census was 7,557 broken down into 1,642 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,440 | 756 | 5.87 | |
| 4,525 | 849 | 5.33 | |
| 6,193 | 1,158 | 5.35 | |
| 7,043 | 1,333 | 5.28 | |
| 7,117 | 1,407 | 5.06 | |
| 7,557 | 1,642 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bi-ao is 5 to 9, with 995 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 215 | 2.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 808 | 10.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 995 | 13.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 909 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 876 | 11.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 747 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 538 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 468 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 407 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 369 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 322 | 4.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 283 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 233 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 163 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 86 | 1.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 58 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 53 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 0.38% |
| Total | 7,559 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bi-ao grew from 4,453 in 1990 to 8,044 in 2020, an increase of 3,591 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 485 people, from the previous population of 7,559 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,453 | – | |
| 4,552 | 0.41% | |
| 6,193 | 6.82% | |
| 7,043 | 1.79% | |
| 7,117 | 0.38% | |
| 7,559 | 1.15% | |
| 8,044 | 1.32% |
Location
Bi‑ao is situated at approximately 10.1211, 122.9813, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 159.6 meters or 523.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bi‑ao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tala-on, La Libertad, Negros Oriental
- Amontay, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental
- Pacuan, Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
- Apanangon, Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
- Eli, Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
- Pitogo, La Libertad, Negros Oriental
- Tanlad, Tayasan, Negros Oriental
- Cabadiangan, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental
- Carabalan, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental
- Payao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental
- Camangcamang, Isabela, Negros Occidental
- Santol, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.