San Mateo, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 3318 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 242.10 km2 (93.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 66,663 |
| Density (2020) | 275 / km2 (713 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 53' North, 121° 35' East (16.8812, 121.5878) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 83.1 meters (272.5 feet) |
San Mateo is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 242.10 square kilometers or 93.48 square miles which constitutes 1.85% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 66,663. This represented 3.93% of the total population of Isabela province, or 1.81% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 275 inhabitants per square kilometer or 713 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Mateo has 33 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacareña | 1.42% | 945 | 926 | 2.05% | 0.43% |
| Bagong Sikat | 3.77% | 2,512 | 2,358 | 6.53% | 1.34% |
| Barangay I | 2.81% | 1,875 | 1,851 | 1.30% | 0.27% |
| Barangay II | 2.90% | 1,930 | 2,011 | -4.03% | -0.86% |
| Barangay III | 3.28% | 2,188 | 2,197 | -0.41% | -0.09% |
| Barangay IV | 4.70% | 3,134 | 3,130 | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Bella Luz | 2.08% | 1,385 | 1,411 | -1.84% | -0.39% |
| Dagupan | 2.41% | 1,607 | 1,302 | 23.43% | 4.53% |
| Daramuangan Norte | 2.99% | 1,995 | 1,956 | 1.99% | 0.42% |
| Daramuangan Sur | 2.20% | 1,468 | 1,475 | -0.47% | -0.10% |
| Estrella | 2.22% | 1,480 | 1,538 | -3.77% | -0.81% |
| Gaddanan | 3.33% | 2,221 | 2,312 | -3.94% | -0.84% |
| Malasin | 3.85% | 2,564 | 2,393 | 7.15% | 1.46% |
| Mapuroc | 1.06% | 708 | 682 | 3.81% | 0.79% |
| Marasat Grande | 2.36% | 1,575 | 1,261 | 24.90% | 4.79% |
| Marasat Pequeño | 3.33% | 2,222 | 2,012 | 10.44% | 2.11% |
| Old Centro I | 3.09% | 2,061 | 2,002 | 2.95% | 0.61% |
| Old Centro II | 1.49% | 994 | 1,025 | -3.02% | -0.64% |
| Salinungan East | 4.14% | 2,757 | 2,742 | 0.55% | 0.11% |
| Salinungan West | 8.81% | 5,871 | 5,450 | 7.72% | 1.58% |
| San Andres | 1.41% | 937 | 1,053 | -11.02% | -2.43% |
| San Antonio | 1.64% | 1,093 | 1,137 | -3.87% | -0.83% |
| San Ignacio | 1.77% | 1,180 | 1,068 | 10.49% | 2.12% |
| San Manuel | 2.88% | 1,918 | 1,727 | 11.06% | 2.23% |
| San Marcos | 2.73% | 1,821 | 1,622 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| San Roque | 1.88% | 1,253 | 1,115 | 12.38% | 2.49% |
| Sinamar Norte | 6.81% | 4,542 | 4,549 | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| Sinamar Sur | 3.23% | 2,156 | 2,056 | 4.86% | 1.00% |
| Victoria | 7.27% | 4,848 | 4,944 | -1.94% | -0.41% |
| Villa Cruz | 2.00% | 1,334 | 1,327 | 0.53% | 0.11% |
| Villa Gamiao | 1.20% | 797 | 793 | 0.50% | 0.11% |
| Villa Magat | 1.59% | 1,061 | 1,059 | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Villafuerte | 3.35% | 2,231 | 2,021 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| San Mateo Total | 66,663 | 64,505 | 3.35% | 0.70% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Mateo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱172,810,160.91.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90,203,846.87 | – |
| 2010 | 96,069,764.73 | 6.50% |
| 2011 | 104,903,468.82 | 9.20% |
| 2012 | 107,213,368.59 | 2.20% |
| 2013 | 116,758,467.19 | 8.90% |
| 2014 | 131,504,597.56 | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 159,600,719.44 | 21.37% |
| 2016 | 172,810,160.91 | 8.28% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Mateo in the 2015 Census was 64,440 broken down into 15,664 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48,461 | 9,336 | 5.19 | |
| 48,844 | 9,940 | 4.91 | |
| 55,047 | 11,283 | 4.88 | |
| 57,875 | 13,043 | 4.44 | |
| 60,661 | 13,911 | 4.36 | |
| 64,440 | 15,664 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Mateo is 5 to 9, with 6,173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 642 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,172 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,015 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,173 | 9.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,819 | 9.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,648 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,748 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,426 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,883 | 7.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,573 | 7.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,017 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,968 | 6.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,418 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,812 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,098 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,460 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 908 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 725 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 642 | 1.00% |
| Total | 64,505 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Mateo grew from 13,622 in 1948 to 66,663 in 2020, an increase of 53,041 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 2,158 people, from the previous population of 64,505 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,622 | – | |
| 24,402 | 5.26% | |
| 29,604 | 1.91% | |
| 34,546 | 3.15% | |
| 41,152 | 3.56% | |
| 48,461 | 1.65% | |
| 48,861 | 0.15% | |
| 55,068 | 2.60% | |
| 57,885 | 0.69% | |
| 60,792 | 1.80% | |
| 64,505 | 1.14% | |
| 66,663 | 0.70% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Mateo for the year 2019 was 37,671, broken down into 18,339 males and 19,332 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Mateo is situated at approximately 16° 53' North, 121° 35' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 83.1 meters or 272.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Mateo are Cauayan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, Ilagan, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are Alfonso Lista, Ifugao, Cabatuan, Isabela, Ramon, Isabela, Aurora, Isabela, San Manuel, Isabela, and Alicia, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 261.71 kilometers (162.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alfonso Lista, Ifugao, 11.75 kilometers (7.30 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Cabatuan, Isabela, 11.90 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Ramon, Isabela, 12.38 kilometers (7.69 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Aurora, Isabela, 13.29 kilometers (8.26 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- San Manuel, Isabela, 16.30 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Alicia, Isabela, 16.41 kilometers (10.19 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
Nearest cities
- Cauayan, Isabela, 19.93 kilometers (12.39 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 21.93 kilometers (13.62 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 43.30 kilometers (26.91 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 66.71 kilometers (41.45 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 82.39 kilometers (51.19 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Baguio, 118.12 kilometers (73.40 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
Distance from Manila: 261.71 kilometers (162.62 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.