Viga, Municipality of Maripipi, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Maripipi |
| Postal code | 6546 |
| Population (2020) | 864 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Maripipi |
| Coordinates | 11.8070, 124.3129 (11° 48' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 92.1 meters (302.2 feet) |
Viga is a barangay in the municipality of Maripipi, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 864. This represented 13.56% of the total population of Maripipi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Viga in the 2015 Census was 961 broken down into 218 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 879 | 193 | 4.55 | |
| 1,053 | 228 | 4.62 | |
| 1,068 | 215 | 4.97 | |
| 894 | 210 | 4.26 | |
| 880 | 206 | 4.27 | |
| 961 | 218 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Viga is 15 to 19, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 9.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 11.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 4.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 4.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 2.19% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.77% |
| Total | 961 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Viga fell from 879 in 1990 to 864 in 2020, a decrease of 15 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.21%, or a decrease of 97 people, from the previous population of 961 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 879 | – | |
| 1,053 | 3.44% | |
| 1,068 | 0.30% | |
| 895 | -2.41% | |
| 889 | -0.24% | |
| 961 | 1.49% | |
| 864 | -2.21% |
Location
Viga is situated at approximately 11.8070, 124.3129, in the island of Maripipi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 92.1 meters or 302.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Viga 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.