San Simon West, Municipality of Aringay, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Aringay |
| Postal code | 2503 |
| Population (2020) | 1,384 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3904, 120.3770 (16° 23' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
San Simon West is a barangay in the municipality of Aringay, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,384. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Aringay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Simon West in the 2015 Census was 1,282 broken down into 302 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,022 | 186 | 5.49 | |
| 1,046 | 201 | 5.20 | |
| 1,314 | 241 | 5.45 | |
| 1,279 | 282 | 4.54 | |
| 1,225 | 282 | 4.34 | |
| 1,282 | 302 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Simon West is 15 to 19, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 7.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 115 | 8.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 8.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 105 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 3.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.48% |
| Total | 1,282 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Simon West grew from 1,022 in 1990 to 1,384 in 2020, an increase of 362 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.62%, or an increase of 102 people, from the previous population of 1,282 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,022 | – | |
| 1,046 | 0.44% | |
| 1,314 | 5.01% | |
| 1,279 | -0.37% | |
| 1,225 | -1.56% | |
| 1,282 | 0.87% | |
| 1,384 | 1.62% |
Location
San Simon West is situated at approximately 16.3904, 120.3770, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Simon West 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.