Matiyaga, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 424 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.7413, 118.7302 (9° 44' North, 118° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.2 meters (63.0 feet) |
Matiyaga, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 424. This represented 0.14% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matiyaga in the 2015 Census was 413 broken down into 110 households or an average of 3.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 684 | 133 | 5.14 | |
| 605 | 118 | 5.13 | |
| 321 | 77 | 4.17 | |
| 625 | 147 | 4.25 | |
| 524 | 128 | 4.09 | |
| 413 | 110 | 3.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matiyaga is 15 to 19, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 7.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 7.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 9.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 11.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 8.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.21% |
| Total | 413 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matiyaga fell from 717 in 1990 to 424 in 2020, a decrease of 293 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.55%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 413 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 717 | – | |
| 605 | -3.13% | |
| 321 | -12.71% | |
| 625 | 9.62% | |
| 591 | -2.02% | |
| 413 | -6.59% | |
| 424 | 0.55% |
Location
Matiyaga is situated at approximately 9.7413, 118.7302, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.2 meters or 63.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matiyaga 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.