Simulao, Municipality of Boston, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Boston |
| Postal code | 8206 |
| Population (2020) | 1,166 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9235, 126.2174 (7° 55' North, 126° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 809.7 meters (2,656.5 feet) |
Simulao is a barangay in the municipality of Boston, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,166. This represented 7.98% of the total population of Boston.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simulao in the 2015 Census was 1,029 broken down into 235 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 643 | 133 | 4.83 | |
| 642 | 120 | 5.35 | |
| 688 | 137 | 5.02 | |
| 869 | 137 | 6.34 | |
| 928 | 210 | 4.42 | |
| 1,029 | 235 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simulao is 5 to 9, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 3.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 10.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 141 | 13.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 11.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 10.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 2.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 1.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,029 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simulao grew from 643 in 1990 to 1,166 in 2020, an increase of 523 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.67%, or an increase of 137 people, from the previous population of 1,029 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 643 | – | |
| 643 | 0.00% | |
| 688 | 1.46% | |
| 869 | 3.27% | |
| 928 | 2.42% | |
| 1,029 | 1.99% | |
| 1,166 | 2.67% |
Location
Simulao is situated at approximately 7.9235, 126.2174, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 809.7 meters or 2,656.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simulao 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.