Simora, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 795 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4733, 125.0252 (12° 28' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Simora is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 795. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Simora in the 2015 Census was 826 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446 | 93 | 4.80 | |
| 549 | 101 | 5.44 | |
| 645 | 116 | 5.56 | |
| 696 | 145 | 4.80 | |
| 769 | 139 | 5.53 | |
| 826 | 167 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simora is 10 to 14, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 9.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 11.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 13.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 2.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.48% |
| Total | 826 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simora grew from 446 in 1990 to 795 in 2020, an increase of 349 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.80%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 826 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 446 | – | |
| 549 | 3.97% | |
| 645 | 3.52% | |
| 696 | 1.06% | |
| 769 | 3.70% | |
| 826 | 1.37% | |
| 795 | -0.80% |
Location
Simora is situated at approximately 12.4733, 125.0252, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Simora 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.