Matalom, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 6526 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 132.00 km2 (50.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 32,586 |
| Density (2020) | 247 / km2 (639 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 17' North, 124° 47' East (10.2831, 124.7877) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Matalom is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 132.00 square kilometers or 50.97 square miles which constitutes 2.08% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,586. This represented 1.83% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 247 inhabitants per square kilometer or 639 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Matalom has 30 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbanga | 4.04% | 1,317 | 1,216 | 8.31% | 1.69% |
| Altavista | 2.03% | 660 | 776 | -14.95% | -3.35% |
| Bagong Lipunan | 2.50% | 815 | 845 | -3.55% | -0.76% |
| Cahagnaan | 5.92% | 1,929 | 2,016 | -4.32% | -0.92% |
| Calumpang | 2.88% | 939 | 1,071 | -12.32% | -2.73% |
| Caningag | 0.88% | 288 | 283 | 1.77% | 0.37% |
| Caridad Norte | 4.61% | 1,502 | 1,325 | 13.36% | 2.67% |
| Caridad Sur | 3.76% | 1,224 | 1,186 | 3.20% | 0.67% |
| Elevado | 5.26% | 1,713 | 1,714 | -0.06% | -0.01% |
| Esperanza | 2.57% | 838 | 876 | -4.34% | -0.93% |
| Hitoog | 2.45% | 798 | 752 | 6.12% | 1.26% |
| Itum | 3.34% | 1,089 | 1,092 | -0.27% | -0.06% |
| Lowan | 1.49% | 487 | 476 | 2.31% | 0.48% |
| Monte Alegre | 1.79% | 582 | 649 | -10.32% | -2.27% |
| President Garcia | 2.61% | 852 | 1,189 | -28.34% | -6.77% |
| Punong | 3.45% | 1,123 | 997 | 12.64% | 2.54% |
| San Isidro | 2.30% | 749 | 839 | -10.73% | -2.36% |
| San Juan | 1.96% | 640 | 738 | -13.28% | -2.95% |
| San Pedro | 3.02% | 984 | 987 | -0.30% | -0.06% |
| San Salvador | 4.25% | 1,384 | 1,348 | 2.67% | 0.56% |
| San Vicente | 1.84% | 598 | 496 | 20.56% | 4.01% |
| Santa Fe | 7.68% | 2,504 | 2,531 | -1.07% | -0.23% |
| Santa Paz | 5.08% | 1,655 | 1,724 | -4.00% | -0.86% |
| Santo Niño | 3.67% | 1,195 | 1,190 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Taglibas Imelda | 1.69% | 552 | 658 | -16.11% | -3.63% |
| Tag-os | 4.14% | 1,349 | 1,446 | -6.71% | -1.45% |
| Templanza | 4.10% | 1,335 | 1,328 | 0.53% | 0.11% |
| Tigbao | 3.33% | 1,085 | 1,130 | -3.98% | -0.85% |
| Waterloo | 1.68% | 547 | 522 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Zaragoza | 5.69% | 1,853 | 1,721 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| Matalom Total | 32,586 | 33,121 | -1.62% | -0.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Matalom for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱100,040,346.92.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,915,451.97 | – |
| 2010 | 58,347,054.27 | 8.22% |
| 2011 | 63,334,197.42 | 8.55% |
| 2012 | 62,601,300.30 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 67,796,286.11 | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 77,450,816.39 | 14.24% |
| 2015 | 87,799,196.61 | 13.36% |
| 2016 | 100,040,346.92 | 13.94% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Matalom in the 2015 Census was 33,121 broken down into 7,537 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,287 | 5,456 | 5.18 | |
| 28,232 | 5,651 | 5.00 | |
| 30,216 | 6,093 | 4.96 | |
| 31,055 | 6,730 | 4.61 | |
| 31,086 | 7,013 | 4.43 | |
| 33,121 | 7,537 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matalom is 10 to 14, with 3,535 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 482 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 545 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,511 | 7.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,466 | 10.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,535 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,334 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,785 | 8.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,248 | 6.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,952 | 5.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,985 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,790 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,786 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,614 | 4.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,563 | 4.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,232 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 997 | 3.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 761 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 535 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 482 | 1.46% |
| Total | 33,121 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matalom grew from 7,165 in 1903 to 32,586 in 2020, an increase of 25,421 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.34%, or a decrease of 535 people, from the previous population of 33,121 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,165 | – | |
| 10,176 | 2.24% | |
| 17,129 | 2.64% | |
| 17,266 | 0.08% | |
| 18,010 | 0.37% | |
| 22,047 | 2.00% | |
| 24,861 | 2.44% | |
| 26,182 | 1.04% | |
| 28,291 | 0.78% | |
| 28,232 | -0.04% | |
| 30,216 | 1.47% | |
| 31,055 | 0.38% | |
| 31,097 | 0.05% | |
| 33,121 | 1.21% | |
| 32,586 | -0.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Matalom for the year 2019 was 21,311, broken down into 10,508 males and 10,803 females.
Location
The municipal center of Matalom is situated at approximately 10° 17' North, 124° 47' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Matalom are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Danao, Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. The nearest municipalities are Bato, Leyte, Hilongos, Leyte, Hindang, Leyte, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, Bontoc, Southern Leyte, and Sogod, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 631.17 kilometers (392.19 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bato, Leyte, 5.03 kilometers (3.13 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Hilongos, Leyte, 10.82 kilometers (6.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Hindang, Leyte, 17.97 kilometers (11.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, 21.35 kilometers (13.26 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 21.57 kilometers (13.40 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Sogod, Southern Leyte, 23.98 kilometers (14.90 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 17.52 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 43.61 kilometers (27.09 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 82.18 kilometers (51.07 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 87.34 kilometers (54.27 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 91.88 kilometers (57.09 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Mandaue, 92.66 kilometers (57.58 miles) to the West (N87°W)
Distance from Manila: 631.17 kilometers (392.19 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.