Barangay Bgy. 49 - Bigaa

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Bgy. 49 - Bigaa is one of the administrative divisions of City of Legazpi in Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Bgy. 49 - Bigaa had a population of 7,249. This made it the 5th largest of 70 barangays in City of Legazpi by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Bgy. 49 - Bigaa accounted for approximately 3.46% of the total population of City of Legazpi, which stood at 209,533 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 6,730 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 7,249 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +7.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bgy. 49 - Bigaa is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Legazpi is a city comprising 70 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bgy. 49 - Bigaa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bgy. 49 - Bigaa ranks 10th by 2020 population. Albay is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.