Matue‑Butarag, Municipality of Gregorio Del Pilar, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Gregorio Del Pilar |
| Postal code | 2720 |
| Population (2020) | 687 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1619, 120.6023 (17° 10' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 204.6 meters (671.3 feet) |
Matue‑Butarag is a barangay in the municipality of Gregorio Del Pilar, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 687. This represented 15.36% of the total population of Gregorio Del Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matue-Butarag in the 2015 Census was 771 broken down into 146 households or an average of 5.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 622 | 112 | 5.55 | |
| 673 | 124 | 5.43 | |
| 665 | 130 | 5.12 | |
| 649 | 128 | 5.07 | |
| 672 | 130 | 5.17 | |
| 771 | 146 | 5.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matue-Butarag is 30 to 34, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 6.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 7.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 8.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 5.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 9.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 9.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 10.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 7.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 3.37% |
| Total | 771 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matue-Butarag grew from 622 in 1990 to 687 in 2020, an increase of 65 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.40%, or a decrease of 84 people, from the previous population of 771 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 622 | – | |
| 673 | 1.49% | |
| 665 | -0.26% | |
| 649 | -0.34% | |
| 672 | 1.28% | |
| 771 | 2.65% | |
| 687 | -2.40% |
Location
Matue‑Butarag is situated at approximately 17.1619, 120.6023, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 204.6 meters or 671.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matue‑Butarag 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.