Biasong I, Municipality of Almagro, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Almagro |
| Postal code | 6724 |
| Population (2020) | 503 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Almagro |
| Coordinates | 11.9257, 124.2906 (11° 56' North, 124° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Biasong I is a barangay in the municipality of Almagro, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 503. This represented 5.42% of the total population of Almagro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biasong I in the 2015 Census was 460 broken down into 117 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | 105 | 4.85 | |
| 509 | 101 | 5.04 | |
| 606 | 124 | 4.89 | |
| 455 | 103 | 4.42 | |
| 486 | 102 | 4.76 | |
| 460 | 117 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biasong I is 10 to 14, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 4.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 12.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 13.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 8.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 5.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 6.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 6.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.96% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.87% |
| Total | 460 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biasong I fell from 509 in 1990 to 503 in 2020, a decrease of 6 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.90%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 460 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 509 | – | |
| 509 | 0.00% | |
| 606 | 3.81% | |
| 455 | -3.88% | |
| 486 | 2.43% | |
| 460 | -1.04% | |
| 503 | 1.90% |
Location
Biasong I is situated at approximately 11.9257, 124.2906, in the island of Almagro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biasong I 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.