Bigo, Municipality of Arteche, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Arteche |
| Postal code | 6822 |
| Population (2020) | 388 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2608, 125.2624 (12° 16' North, 125° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Bigo is a barangay in the municipality of Arteche, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 388. This represented 2.37% of the total population of Arteche.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bigo in the 2015 Census was 335 broken down into 63 households or an average of 5.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 44 | 5.25 | |
| 271 | 57 | 4.75 | |
| 376 | 72 | 5.22 | |
| 341 | 61 | 5.59 | |
| 313 | 57 | 5.49 | |
| 335 | 63 | 5.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bigo is 15 to 19, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 3.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 9.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 9.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 14.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 14.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 11.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 5.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 7.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 2.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.30% |
| Total | 335 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bigo grew from 231 in 1990 to 388 in 2020, an increase of 157 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.14%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 335 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 231 | – | |
| 271 | 3.04% | |
| 376 | 7.27% | |
| 341 | -1.34% | |
| 313 | -3.07% | |
| 335 | 1.30% | |
| 388 | 3.14% |
Location
Bigo is situated at approximately 12.2608, 125.2624, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bigo 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.