Murtha, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 5100 |
| Population (2020) | 6,391 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 12.4365, 121.1016 (12° 26' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.0 meters (95.1 feet) |
Murtha is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,391. This represented 4.17% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Murtha in the 2015 Census was 5,891 broken down into 1,335 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,199 | 606 | 5.28 | |
| 2,405 | 476 | 5.05 | |
| 3,802 | 763 | 4.98 | |
| 4,372 | 1,009 | 4.33 | |
| 5,279 | 1,146 | 4.61 | |
| 5,891 | 1,335 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Murtha is 5 to 9, with 778 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 37 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 154 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 611 | 10.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 778 | 13.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 676 | 11.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 622 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 510 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 419 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 425 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 378 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 296 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 292 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 244 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 188 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 151 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 103 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 62 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 0.62% |
| Total | 5,985 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Murtha grew from 3,199 in 1990 to 6,391 in 2020, an increase of 3,192 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.39%, or an increase of 406 people, from the previous population of 5,985 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,199 | – | |
| 2,405 | -5.20% | |
| 3,802 | 10.32% | |
| 4,372 | 1.95% | |
| 5,279 | 7.10% | |
| 5,985 | 2.42% | |
| 6,391 | 1.39% |
Location
Murtha is situated at approximately 12.4365, 121.1016, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.0 meters or 95.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Murtha 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.