Simasay, City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Tangub |
| Postal code | 7214 |
| Population (2020) | 917 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0889, 123.6421 (8° 5' North, 123° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 351.5 meters (1,153.2 feet) |
Simasay is a barangay in the city of Tangub, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 917. This represented 1.34% of the total population of Tangub.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simasay in the 2015 Census was 842 broken down into 171 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 65 | 5.66 | |
| 454 | 93 | 4.88 | |
| 699 | 142 | 4.92 | |
| 719 | 144 | 4.99 | |
| 778 | 153 | 5.08 | |
| 842 | 171 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simasay is 15 to 19, with 121 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 11.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 11.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 14.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 9.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 4.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 3.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.59% |
| Total | 842 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simasay grew from 368 in 1990 to 917 in 2020, an increase of 549 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.81%, or an increase of 75 people, from the previous population of 842 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | – | |
| 454 | 4.01% | |
| 699 | 9.69% | |
| 719 | 0.39% | |
| 778 | 2.91% | |
| 842 | 1.52% | |
| 917 | 1.81% |
Location
Simasay is situated at approximately 8.0889, 123.6421, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 351.5 meters or 1,153.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simasay 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.