Simpocan, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 1,247 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.8084, 118.5522 (9° 49' North, 118° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Simpocan is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,247. This represented 0.41% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simpocan in the 2015 Census was 1,272 broken down into 301 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 123 | 5.20 | |
| 865 | 155 | 5.58 | |
| 914 | 181 | 5.05 | |
| 1,051 | 237 | 4.43 | |
| 1,077 | 266 | 4.05 | |
| 1,272 | 301 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simpocan is 5 to 9, with 192 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 3.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 12.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 192 | 15.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 9.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 104 | 8.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 7.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 8.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 8.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 3.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.16% |
| Total | 1,272 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simpocan grew from 640 in 1990 to 1,247 in 2020, an increase of 607 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.42%, or a decrease of 25 people, from the previous population of 1,272 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 640 | – | |
| 865 | 5.81% | |
| 914 | 1.19% | |
| 1,051 | 1.94% | |
| 1,077 | 0.89% | |
| 1,272 | 3.22% | |
| 1,247 | -0.42% |
Location
Simpocan is situated at approximately 9.8084, 118.5522, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simpocan 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.