Sisimon, Municipality of Veruela, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | Veruela |
| Postal code | 8509 |
| Population (2020) | 652 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9655, 125.8632 (7° 58' North, 125° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 100.3 meters (329.1 feet) |
Sisimon is a barangay in the municipality of Veruela, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 652. This represented 1.64% of the total population of Veruela.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sisimon in the 2015 Census was 1,320 broken down into 240 households or an average of 5.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | 126 | 5.58 | |
| 885 | 186 | 4.76 | |
| 1,023 | 214 | 4.78 | |
| 994 | 220 | 4.52 | |
| 1,311 | 230 | 5.70 | |
| 1,320 | 240 | 5.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sisimon is 10 to 14, with 221 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 5.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 145 | 10.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 16.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 14.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 134 | 10.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 3.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 6.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.38% |
| Total | 1,320 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sisimon fell from 703 in 1990 to 652 in 2020, a decrease of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 13.80%, or a decrease of 668 people, from the previous population of 1,320 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 703 | – | |
| 885 | 4.41% | |
| 1,023 | 3.16% | |
| 994 | -0.40% | |
| 1,311 | 10.60% | |
| 1,320 | 0.13% | |
| 652 | -13.80% |
Location
Sisimon is situated at approximately 7.9655, 125.8632, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 100.3 meters or 329.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sisimon 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.