Biga‑a, Municipality of La Libertad, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | La Libertad |
| Postal code | 6213 |
| Population (2020) | 927 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.0277, 123.2010 (10° 2' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.5 meters (260.8 feet) |
Biga‑a is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 927. This represented 2.26% of the total population of La Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga-a in the 2015 Census was 1,061 broken down into 251 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 870 | 175 | 4.97 | |
| 968 | 193 | 5.02 | |
| 993 | 176 | 5.64 | |
| 901 | 204 | 4.42 | |
| 1,101 | 253 | 4.35 | |
| 1,061 | 251 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga-a is 5 to 9, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 11.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 12.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 7.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 5.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 5.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 4.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 3.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.70% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,061 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga-a grew from 870 in 1990 to 927 in 2020, an increase of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.80%, or a decrease of 134 people, from the previous population of 1,061 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 870 | – | |
| 968 | 2.02% | |
| 993 | 0.55% | |
| 901 | -1.33% | |
| 1,101 | 7.57% | |
| 1,061 | -0.70% | |
| 927 | -2.80% |
Location
Biga‑a is situated at approximately 10.0277, 123.2010, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.5 meters or 260.8 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.