Matata, Municipality of Ungkaya Pukan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Ungkaya Pukan |
| Population (2020) | 1,596 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.4507, 122.1420 (6° 27' North, 122° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 59.5 meters (195.2 feet) |
Matata is a barangay in the municipality of Ungkaya Pukan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,596. This represented 6.65% of the total population of Ungkaya Pukan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matata in the 2015 Census was 1,170 broken down into 185 households or an average of 6.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 818 | 155 | 5.28 | |
| 987 | 221 | 4.47 | |
| 1,001 | 194 | 5.16 | |
| 1,502 | 366 | 4.10 | |
| 1,041 | 164 | 6.35 | |
| 1,170 | 185 | 6.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matata is 10 to 14, with 232 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 213 | 18.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 232 | 19.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 141 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 4.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 4.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 3.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 2.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 1.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.17% |
| Total | 1,170 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matata grew from 818 in 1990 to 1,596 in 2020, an increase of 778 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.75%, or an increase of 426 people, from the previous population of 1,170 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 818 | – | |
| 987 | 3.58% | |
| 1,001 | 0.30% | |
| 1,502 | 5.76% | |
| 1,041 | -12.49% | |
| 1,170 | 2.25% | |
| 1,596 | 6.75% |
Location
Matata is situated at approximately 6.4507, 122.1420, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 59.5 meters or 195.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matata shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.