Simayung, Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Abulug |
| Postal code | 3515 |
| Population (2020) | 1,507 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.3763, 121.4149 (18° 23' North, 121° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.3 meters (33.8 feet) |
Simayung is a barangay in the municipality of Abulug, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,507. This represented 4.36% of the total population of Abulug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simayung in the 2015 Census was 1,363 broken down into 296 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 940 | 176 | 5.34 | |
| 899 | 185 | 4.86 | |
| 1,001 | 207 | 4.84 | |
| 1,209 | 238 | 5.08 | |
| 1,321 | 277 | 4.77 | |
| 1,363 | 296 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simayung is 10 to 14, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 7.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 151 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 159 | 11.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 107 | 7.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 5.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.39% |
| Total | 1,363 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simayung grew from 940 in 1990 to 1,507 in 2020, an increase of 567 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 144 people, from the previous population of 1,363 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 940 | – | |
| 899 | -0.83% | |
| 1,001 | 2.33% | |
| 1,209 | 2.64% | |
| 1,321 | 3.28% | |
| 1,363 | 0.60% | |
| 1,507 | 2.14% |
Location
Simayung is situated at approximately 18.3763, 121.4149, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.3 meters or 33.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simayung 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.