Simawa, Municipality of Uson, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Uson |
| Postal code | 5402 |
| Population (2020) | 1,342 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2029, 123.7206 (12° 12' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 82.6 meters (271.0 feet) |
Simawa is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,342. This represented 2.35% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simawa in the 2015 Census was 1,285 broken down into 261 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,050 | 203 | 5.17 | |
| 1,125 | 213 | 5.28 | |
| 1,238 | 213 | 5.81 | |
| 1,406 | 283 | 4.97 | |
| 1,227 | 241 | 5.09 | |
| 1,285 | 261 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simawa is 10 to 14, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 3.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 172 | 13.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 184 | 14.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 189 | 14.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 11.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 7.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 6.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 3.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 4.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 3.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 0.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.47% |
| Total | 1,285 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simawa grew from 1,050 in 1990 to 1,342 in 2020, an increase of 292 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.92%, or an increase of 57 people, from the previous population of 1,285 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,050 | – | |
| 1,125 | 1.30% | |
| 1,238 | 2.07% | |
| 1,406 | 1.77% | |
| 1,227 | -4.84% | |
| 1,285 | 0.88% | |
| 1,342 | 0.92% |
Location
Simawa is situated at approximately 12.2029, 123.7206, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 82.6 meters or 271.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simawa 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.