Matara, Municipality of Libon, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Libon |
| Postal code | 4507 |
| Population (2020) | 851 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.1954, 123.3890 (13° 12' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 106.2 meters (348.4 feet) |
Matara is a barangay in the municipality of Libon, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 851. This represented 1.13% of the total population of Libon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matara in the 2015 Census was 894 broken down into 184 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 | 130 | 6.35 | |
| 829 | 150 | 5.53 | |
| 799 | 155 | 5.15 | |
| 829 | 145 | 5.72 | |
| 856 | 155 | 5.52 | |
| 894 | 184 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matara is 10 to 14, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 9.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 12.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 13.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 12.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 6.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.89% |
| Total | 894 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matara grew from 825 in 1990 to 851 in 2020, an increase of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.03%, or a decrease of 43 people, from the previous population of 894 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 825 | – | |
| 829 | 0.09% | |
| 799 | -0.79% | |
| 829 | 0.51% | |
| 856 | 1.17% | |
| 894 | 0.83% | |
| 851 | -1.03% |
Location
Matara is situated at approximately 13.1954, 123.3890, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 106.2 meters or 348.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matara 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.