Biga, Municipality of Giporlos, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Giporlos |
| Postal code | 6811 |
| Population (2020) | 806 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1151, 125.5015 (11° 7' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.1 meters (118.4 feet) |
Biga is a barangay in the municipality of Giporlos, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 806. This represented 6.14% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biga in the 2015 Census was 730 broken down into 187 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 465 | 97 | 4.79 | |
| 513 | 108 | 4.75 | |
| 525 | 99 | 5.30 | |
| 668 | 145 | 4.61 | |
| 712 | 155 | 4.59 | |
| 730 | 187 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biga is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 9.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 12.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 10.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 3.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.64% |
| Total | 730 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biga grew from 465 in 1990 to 806 in 2020, an increase of 341 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.11%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 730 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 465 | – | |
| 518 | 2.04% | |
| 525 | 0.29% | |
| 668 | 3.38% | |
| 712 | 2.35% | |
| 730 | 0.48% | |
| 806 | 2.11% |
Location
Biga is situated at approximately 11.1151, 125.5015, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.1 meters or 118.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biga 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.