Matusalem, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Roxas |
| Postal code | 3320 |
| Population (2020) | 3,060 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0624, 121.5912 (17° 4' North, 121° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 80.0 meters (262.5 feet) |
Matusalem is a barangay in the municipality of Roxas, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,060. This represented 4.65% of the total population of Roxas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matusalem in the 2015 Census was 2,340 broken down into 578 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,107 | 214 | 5.17 | |
| 1,502 | 293 | 5.13 | |
| 1,846 | 349 | 5.29 | |
| 1,834 | 439 | 4.18 | |
| 2,021 | 480 | 4.21 | |
| 2,340 | 578 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matusalem is 5 to 9, with 260 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 217 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 260 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 218 | 9.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 242 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 241 | 10.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 188 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 155 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 134 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 139 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 124 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 106 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.34% |
| Total | 2,342 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matusalem grew from 1,107 in 1990 to 3,060 in 2020, an increase of 1,953 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.79%, or an increase of 718 people, from the previous population of 2,342 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,107 | – | |
| 1,502 | 5.88% | |
| 1,846 | 4.52% | |
| 1,834 | -0.09% | |
| 2,021 | 3.60% | |
| 2,342 | 2.85% | |
| 3,060 | 5.79% |
Location
Matusalem is situated at approximately 17.0624, 121.5912, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 80.0 meters or 262.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matusalem 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.