Simsiman, Municipality of Norala, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Norala |
| Postal code | 9508 |
| Population (2020) | 3,289 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.5592, 124.6527 (6° 34' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 90.5 meters (296.9 feet) |
Simsiman is a barangay in the municipality of Norala, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,289. This represented 7.05% of the total population of Norala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simsiman in the 2015 Census was 3,604 broken down into 666 households or an average of 5.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,633 | 466 | 5.65 | |
| 2,976 | 566 | 5.26 | |
| 3,088 | 595 | 5.19 | |
| 3,523 | 713 | 4.94 | |
| 3,514 | 725 | 4.85 | |
| 3,604 | 666 | 5.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simsiman is 20 to 24, with 402 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 315 | 8.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 370 | 10.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 361 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 390 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 402 | 11.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 332 | 9.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 256 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 229 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 192 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 192 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 134 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 120 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 64 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.53% |
| Total | 3,604 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simsiman grew from 2,633 in 1990 to 3,289 in 2020, an increase of 656 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.91%, or a decrease of 315 people, from the previous population of 3,604 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,633 | – | |
| 2,976 | 2.32% | |
| 3,088 | 0.80% | |
| 3,523 | 1.83% | |
| 3,514 | -0.09% | |
| 3,604 | 0.48% | |
| 3,289 | -1.91% |
Location
Simsiman is situated at approximately 6.5592, 124.6527, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 90.5 meters or 296.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simsiman 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.