Simbaluca, Municipality of Santa Teresita, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Santa Teresita |
| Postal code | 3512 |
| Population (2020) | 577 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2598, 121.8850 (18° 16' North, 121° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Simbaluca is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Teresita, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 577. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Santa Teresita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simbaluca in the 2015 Census was 609 broken down into 128 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 51 | 5.27 | |
| 307 | 59 | 5.20 | |
| 380 | 86 | 4.42 | |
| 439 | 94 | 4.67 | |
| 491 | 113 | 4.35 | |
| 609 | 128 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simbaluca is 5 to 9, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 10.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 11.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 10.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 2.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.99% |
| Total | 609 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simbaluca grew from 269 in 1990 to 577 in 2020, an increase of 308 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.13%, or a decrease of 32 people, from the previous population of 609 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 269 | – | |
| 307 | 2.51% | |
| 380 | 4.68% | |
| 439 | 2.01% | |
| 492 | 4.24% | |
| 609 | 4.15% | |
| 577 | -1.13% |
Location
Simbaluca is situated at approximately 18.2598, 121.8850, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simbaluca 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.