Upper Sinumaan, Municipality of Talipao, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Talipao |
| Postal code | 7403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,437 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0149, 121.1216 (6° 1' North, 121° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 310.4 meters (1,018.4 feet) |
Upper Sinumaan is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,437. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Sinumaan in the 2015 Census was 1,158 broken down into 180 households or an average of 6.43 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,470 | 253 | 5.81 | |
| 1,104 | 209 | 5.28 | |
| 1,129 | 197 | 5.73 | |
| 1,430 | 226 | 6.33 | |
| 1,104 | 171 | 6.46 | |
| 1,158 | 180 | 6.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Upper Sinumaan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 12.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 185 | 15.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 185 | 15.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 13.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 8.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 2.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 1.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.52% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,158 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Sinumaan fell from 1,470 in 1990 to 1,437 in 2020, a decrease of 33 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.65%, or an increase of 279 people, from the previous population of 1,158 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,470 | – | |
| 1,104 | -5.22% | |
| 1,129 | 0.48% | |
| 1,430 | 3.31% | |
| 1,104 | -8.99% | |
| 1,158 | 0.91% | |
| 1,437 | 4.65% |
Location
Upper Sinumaan is situated at approximately 6.0149, 121.1216, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 310.4 meters or 1,018.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Sinumaan 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.