Simandagit, Municipality of Bongao, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Bongao |
| Postal code | 7500 |
| Population (2020) | 8,741 |
| Coordinates | 5.0161, 119.7704 (5° 1' North, 119° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Simandagit is a barangay in the municipality of Bongao, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,741. This represented 7.53% of the total population of Bongao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simandagit in the 2015 Census was 8,584 broken down into 1,715 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 644 | 122 | 5.28 | |
| 716 | 133 | 5.38 | |
| 1,612 | 305 | 5.29 | |
| 2,715 | 568 | 4.78 | |
| 2,008 | 439 | 4.57 | |
| 8,584 | 1,715 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simandagit is 10 to 14, with 1,130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 300 | 3.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,043 | 12.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 908 | 10.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,130 | 13.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 885 | 10.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 718 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 713 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 563 | 6.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 510 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 533 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 471 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 304 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 207 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 129 | 1.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 83 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.14% |
| Total | 8,584 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simandagit grew from 644 in 1990 to 8,741 in 2020, an increase of 8,097 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 157 people, from the previous population of 8,584 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 644 | – | |
| 716 | 2.01% | |
| 1,612 | 19.01% | |
| 2,801 | 7.92% | |
| 2,008 | -11.41% | |
| 8,584 | 31.86% | |
| 8,741 | 0.38% |
Location
Simandagit is situated at approximately 5.0161, 119.7704, in the island of Bongao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simandagit 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.