Mat‑i, Municipality of Santa Fe, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Santa Fe |
| Postal code | 5508 |
| Population (2020) | 1,274 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.1890, 121.9873 (12° 11' North, 121° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Mat‑i is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Fe, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,274. This represented 7.16% of the total population of Santa Fe.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mat-i in the 2015 Census was 1,191 broken down into 259 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | 186 | 5.38 | |
| 952 | 187 | 5.09 | |
| 1,130 | 217 | 5.21 | |
| 1,364 | 259 | 5.27 | |
| 1,170 | 269 | 4.35 | |
| 1,191 | 259 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mat-i is 5 to 9, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 171 | 14.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 161 | 13.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 6.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 5.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 3.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.76% |
| Total | 1,191 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mat-i grew from 1,001 in 1990 to 1,274 in 2020, an increase of 273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.43%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 1,191 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | – | |
| 952 | -0.94% | |
| 1,130 | 3.74% | |
| 1,364 | 2.63% | |
| 1,170 | -5.43% | |
| 1,191 | 0.34% | |
| 1,274 | 1.43% |
Location
Mat‑i is situated at approximately 12.1890, 121.9873, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mat‑i 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.