Matucay, Municipality of Allacapan, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Allacapan |
| Postal code | 3523 |
| Population (2020) | 2,145 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2648, 121.5472 (18° 16' North, 121° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Matucay is a barangay in the municipality of Allacapan, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,145. This represented 6.09% of the total population of Allacapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matucay in the 2015 Census was 2,415 broken down into 522 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,338 | 261 | 5.13 | |
| 1,657 | 300 | 5.52 | |
| 1,744 | 329 | 5.30 | |
| 2,142 | 467 | 4.59 | |
| 2,264 | 601 | 3.77 | |
| 2,415 | 522 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matucay is 1 to 4, with 234 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 234 | 9.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 229 | 9.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 228 | 9.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 224 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 231 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 188 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 183 | 7.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 143 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 133 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 133 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 100 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.12% |
| Total | 2,415 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matucay grew from 1,338 in 1990 to 2,145 in 2020, an increase of 807 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.46%, or a decrease of 270 people, from the previous population of 2,415 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,338 | – | |
| 1,657 | 4.09% | |
| 1,744 | 1.10% | |
| 2,142 | 2.88% | |
| 2,264 | 2.04% | |
| 2,415 | 1.24% | |
| 2,145 | -2.46% |
Location
Matucay is situated at approximately 18.2648, 121.5472, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matucay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Capalutan, Allacapan, Cagayan
- Cabayabasan (Capacuan), Lal-lo, Cagayan
- Iringan, Allacapan, Cagayan
- Maluyo, Allacapan, Cagayan
- Utan, Allacapan, Cagayan
- Tucalan Passing, Lasam, Cagayan
- Capagaran (Brigida), Allacapan, Cagayan
- Cabatacan West, Lasam, Cagayan
- Magsaysay, Lasam, Cagayan
- Mapurao, Allacapan, Cagayan
- Nagattatan, Allacapan, Cagayan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.