Simaya Explained

Simayà
Settlement Type:Barangay
Pushpin Map:Mindanao
Pushpin Label:Simayà
Coordinates:8.0032°N 125.1553°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Philippines
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1: Bukidnon
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Malaybalay
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Basakan
Established Title:Barangayhood
Established Date:1954
Government Type:Barangay Council
Governing Body:Sangguniang Barangay
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Nimfa V. Bautista
Area Total Km2:11.9
Population Total:4161
Population As Of:2015
Population Density Km2:auto
Blank Name Sec1:PSGC
Blank Info Sec1:101312063[1]
Blank Name Sec2:IRA (2020)
Blank Info Sec2:Php 4,428,260[2]

Simayà is a barangay in the Basakan District of the city of Malaybalay, Philippines. As of 2015, it has a population of 4,161. It was formerly a sitio of Linabo and was converted into a regular barangay in 1954.

Geography and socio-economic profile

Simayà is situated between the plains along the lower section of the Sawaga River and Mount Capistrano. It is bounded to the north by Violeta and Managok, to the east by San Martin and Sinanglanan, to the south by Santo Niño, and to the west by Bangcud and Cabangahan. It is subdivided into eleven purok. Sitio Binalbagan on the east is an easy route to hike Mount Capistrano, which is shared by Managok, Simayà, and San Martin.[3]

Its territory is 80% dedicated to agriculture, 15% to residential purposes and the remaining parcel to commerce. Most of the agricultural land is irrigated. Rice and corn are the main crops with some fruits and vegetables produced in minor quantities.[4] Due to its easy access to Mount Capistrano, Simayà has gained attention of tourists and hikers.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philippine Standard Geographic Code for Simaya . Philippine Statistics Authority.
  2. Web site: CY 2020 MONTHLY INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT FOR BARANGAYS REGION X,BUKIDNON . Department of Budget and Management.
  3. Web site: CMO-Tourism conducts site validation at Mt. Capistrano – THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MALAYBALAY. July 18, 2020. en-US.
  4. Web site: SIMAYA – THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MALAYBALAY. July 18, 2020. en-US.
  5. Web site: July 27, 2016. Hiking up Mt. Capistrano in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. July 18, 2020. Pinoy Mountaineer. en-US.
  6. Web site: meanttogo. February 28, 2019. Mt. Capistrano Day Hike Guide. July 18, 2020. Meant to Go. en-US.