Simang, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Valencia |
| Postal code | 6306 |
| Population (2020) | 578 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6306, 124.2045 (9° 38' North, 124° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.0 meters (59.1 feet) |
Simang is a barangay in the municipality of Valencia, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 578. This represented 2.04% of the total population of Valencia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simang in the 2015 Census was 480 broken down into 106 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 92 | 5.54 | |
| 545 | 100 | 5.45 | |
| 484 | 96 | 5.04 | |
| 593 | 105 | 5.65 | |
| 466 | 104 | 4.48 | |
| 480 | 106 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simang is 5 to 9, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 7.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 11.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 8.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 6.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 8.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 2.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 5.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 6.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 5.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.67% |
| Total | 480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simang grew from 510 in 1990 to 578 in 2020, an increase of 68 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.99%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 480 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 510 | – | |
| 545 | 1.25% | |
| 484 | -2.51% | |
| 593 | 2.84% | |
| 466 | -8.40% | |
| 480 | 0.57% | |
| 578 | 3.99% |
Location
Simang is situated at approximately 9.6306, 124.2045, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.0 meters or 59.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simang 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.