Sogod‑Simamla, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 359 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6131, 124.1600 (13° 37' North, 124° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.9 meters (91.5 feet) |
Sogod‑Simamla is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 359. This represented 0.47% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sogod-Simamla in the 2015 Census was 286 broken down into 56 households or an average of 5.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 38 | 5.66 | |
| 239 | 45 | 5.31 | |
| 234 | 44 | 5.32 | |
| 245 | 49 | 5.00 | |
| 313 | 55 | 5.69 | |
| 286 | 56 | 5.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sogod-Simamla is 10 to 14, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 5.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 14.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 15.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 12.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 8.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 4.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 5.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.40% |
| Total | 286 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sogod-Simamla grew from 215 in 1990 to 359 in 2020, an increase of 144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.90%, or an increase of 73 people, from the previous population of 286 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | – | |
| 239 | 2.00% | |
| 234 | -0.45% | |
| 245 | 0.64% | |
| 313 | 9.33% | |
| 286 | -1.70% | |
| 359 | 4.90% |
Location
Sogod‑Simamla is situated at approximately 13.6131, 124.1600, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.9 meters or 91.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sogod‑Simamla shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Calabnigan, Virac, Catanduanes
- Palta Small, Virac, Catanduanes
- San Isidro, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Tibang, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Dugui San Vicente, Virac, Catanduanes
- Batong Paloway, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Timbaan, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Carangag, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Lictin, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Rizal, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Simamla, Virac, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.