Simpak, Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Lala |
| Postal code | 9211 |
| Population (2020) | 3,973 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9367, 123.7491 (7° 56' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Simpak is a barangay in the municipality of Lala, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,973. This represented 5.41% of the total population of Lala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simpak in the 2015 Census was 3,684 broken down into 858 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,551 | 668 | 5.32 | |
| 3,955 | 751 | 5.27 | |
| 3,796 | 730 | 5.20 | |
| 3,602 | 791 | 4.55 | |
| 3,746 | 839 | 4.46 | |
| 3,684 | 858 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simpak is 5 to 9, with 402 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 39 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 92 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 358 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 402 | 10.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 385 | 10.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 375 | 10.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 289 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 275 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 253 | 6.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 217 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 192 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 188 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 160 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 132 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 138 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 89 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 61 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.06% |
| Total | 3,684 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simpak grew from 3,551 in 1990 to 3,973 in 2020, an increase of 422 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 289 people, from the previous population of 3,684 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,551 | – | |
| 3,955 | 2.04% | |
| 3,796 | -0.88% | |
| 3,670 | -0.46% | |
| 3,746 | 0.75% | |
| 3,684 | -0.32% | |
| 3,973 | 1.60% |
Location
Simpak is situated at approximately 7.9367, 123.7491, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simpak 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.