Located in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Barangay Biga is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Pola. It had a population of 1,641 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Eleno Matre Geronaga(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Biga · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Biga
Barangay Biga is a small barangay in the municipality of Pola, located in the province of Oriental Mindoro, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Biga had a population of 1,641. This made it the 9th largest of 23 barangays in Pola by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Biga accounted for approximately 4.59% of the total population of Pola, which stood at 35,771 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Biga changed from 1,286 to 1,641, a shift of +27.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Pola. Barangay Biga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pola is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Biga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Oriental Mindoro, which contains 426 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Biga ranks 235th by 2024 POPCEN population. Oriental Mindoro is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Biga is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Pola or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Biga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,179
—
—
2020 CPH
1,286
+107
+9.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,641
+355
+27.6%
2015–2020: +9.1% total (+1.75%/yr).2020–2024: +27.6% total (+6.28%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Pola
9thof 23
Among the upper half of Pola by population.
Share of Pola
4.6%
of the municipality's total 35,771 residents.
Rank in Oriental Mindoro
235thof 426
Province-wide percentile: 45.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Pola (municipality) class
3rd
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Biga
Where is Barangay Biga located?▾
Barangay Biga is a barangay in the municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Biga hall?▾
Barangay Biga is located in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Biga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Biga is Eleno Matre Geronaga (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Biga?▾
You can contact Barangay Biga via phone at 09660954410.
What municipality is Barangay Biga part of?▾
Barangay Biga is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Biga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Biga is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Pola?▾
Pola is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Biga.
Has the population of Barangay Biga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Biga went from 1,286 residents to 1,641 — a change of +27.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Biga in?▾
Barangay Biga is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Oriental Mindoro, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Pola.
How many barangays are in Pola?▾
Pola has 23 barangays, including Barangay Biga. You can browse the full list on our Pola page.
How many residents does Barangay Biga have?▾
Barangay Biga had a population of 1,641 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Biga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pola is 5206. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Biga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Biga was last updated on 2026-05-27. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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