Simala, Municipality of Sibonga, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Sibonga |
| Postal code | 6020 |
| Population (2020) | 3,388 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.9676, 123.6201 (9° 58' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Simala is a barangay in the municipality of Sibonga, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,388. This represented 6.34% of the total population of Sibonga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simala in the 2015 Census was 3,023 broken down into 750 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,094 | 379 | 5.53 | |
| 2,164 | 391 | 5.53 | |
| 2,308 | 440 | 5.25 | |
| 2,766 | 530 | 5.22 | |
| 3,970 | 773 | 5.14 | |
| 3,023 | 750 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simala is 10 to 14, with 330 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 242 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 297 | 9.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 330 | 10.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 317 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 273 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 234 | 7.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 181 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 191 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 193 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 161 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 180 | 5.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 125 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.76% |
| Total | 3,025 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simala grew from 2,098 in 1990 to 3,388 in 2020, an increase of 1,290 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.41%, or an increase of 363 people, from the previous population of 3,025 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,098 | – | |
| 2,164 | 0.58% | |
| 2,311 | 1.42% | |
| 2,784 | 2.60% | |
| 3,991 | 14.01% | |
| 3,025 | -5.14% | |
| 3,388 | 2.41% |
Location
Simala is situated at approximately 9.9676, 123.6201, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simala 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.