Metolza, Municipality of Naujan, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Naujan |
| Postal code | 5204 |
| Population (2020) | 1,506 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.2715, 121.0891 (13° 16' North, 121° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.2 meters (118.8 feet) |
Metolza is a barangay in the municipality of Naujan, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,506. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Naujan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Metolza in the 2015 Census was 708 broken down into 150 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 | 105 | 5.80 | |
| 611 | 115 | 5.31 | |
| 532 | 113 | 4.71 | |
| 619 | 138 | 4.49 | |
| 581 | 127 | 4.57 | |
| 708 | 150 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Metolza is 15 to 19, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 10.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 8.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 12.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 4.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 7.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 6.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.99% |
| Total | 708 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Metolza grew from 609 in 1990 to 1,506 in 2020, an increase of 897 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 17.22%, or an increase of 798 people, from the previous population of 708 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 609 | – | |
| 611 | 0.06% | |
| 532 | -2.92% | |
| 619 | 2.11% | |
| 581 | -2.28% | |
| 708 | 3.84% | |
| 1,506 | 17.22% |
Location
Metolza is situated at approximately 13.2715, 121.0891, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.2 meters or 118.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Metolza 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.