Barangay No. 23, San Matias, City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| City | Laoag |
| Postal code | 2900 |
| Population (2020) | 3,014 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1996, 120.6023 (18° 12' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.3 meters (60.0 feet) |
Barangay No. 23, San Matias, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Laoag, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,014. This represented 2.70% of the total population of Laoag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 23, San Matias in the 2015 Census was 2,613 broken down into 595 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,838 | 352 | 5.22 | |
| 2,011 | 396 | 5.08 | |
| 2,145 | 448 | 4.79 | |
| 2,161 | 477 | 4.53 | |
| 2,175 | 504 | 4.32 | |
| 2,613 | 595 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 23, San Matias is 20 to 24, with 285 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 206 | 7.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 219 | 7.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 202 | 7.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 258 | 9.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 285 | 9.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 208 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 242 | 8.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 230 | 8.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 201 | 7.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 184 | 6.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 156 | 5.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 113 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 94 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 77 | 2.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 1.61% |
| Total | 2,857 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 23, San Matias grew from 1,967 in 1990 to 3,014 in 2020, an increase of 1,047 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.13%, or an increase of 157 people, from the previous population of 2,857 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,967 | – | |
| 2,119 | 1.40% | |
| 2,327 | 2.03% | |
| 2,319 | -0.05% | |
| 2,295 | -0.38% | |
| 2,857 | 4.26% | |
| 3,014 | 1.13% |
Location
Barangay No. 23, San Matias is situated at approximately 18.1996, 120.6023, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.3 meters or 60.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay No. 23, San Matias shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay No. 54-A, Lagui-Sail, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 55-B, Salet-Bulangon, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 24, Nuestra Señora de Consolacion (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 25, Santa Cayetana (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 26, San Marcelino (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 27, Nuestra Señora de Soledad (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 22, San Andres (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 5, San Pedro (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 19, Santa Marcela (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 18, San Quirino (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 17, San Francisco (Poblacion), Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.