Ubol, Municipality of Simunul, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Simunul |
| Postal code | 7505 |
| Population (2020) | 1,818 |
| Coordinates | 4.9245, 119.8017 (4° 55' North, 119° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) |
Ubol is a barangay in the municipality of Simunul, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,818. This represented 5.31% of the total population of Simunul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ubol in the 2015 Census was 1,525 broken down into 227 households or an average of 6.72 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,383 | 250 | 5.53 | |
| 1,495 | 279 | 5.36 | |
| 1,361 | 238 | 5.72 | |
| 1,903 | 275 | 6.92 | |
| 1,702 | 242 | 7.03 | |
| 1,525 | 227 | 6.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ubol is 15 to 19, with 192 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 0.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 106 | 6.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 140 | 9.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 10.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 192 | 12.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 167 | 10.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 8.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 120 | 7.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 116 | 7.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 2.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 2.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.26% |
| Total | 1,525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ubol grew from 1,383 in 1990 to 1,818 in 2020, an increase of 435 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.77%, or an increase of 293 people, from the previous population of 1,525 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,383 | – | |
| 1,495 | 1.47% | |
| 1,361 | -1.99% | |
| 1,903 | 4.73% | |
| 1,702 | -3.98% | |
| 1,525 | -2.07% | |
| 1,818 | 3.77% |
Location
Ubol is situated at approximately 4.9245, 119.8017, in the island of Simunul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.8 meters or 9.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ubol 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.