Matungao, Municipality of Bulakan, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Bulakan |
| Postal code | 3017 |
| Population (2020) | 12,950 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8030, 120.8799 (14° 48' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Matungao is a barangay in the municipality of Bulakan, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,950. This represented 15.94% of the total population of Bulakan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matungao in the 2015 Census was 11,646 broken down into 2,787 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,606 | 1,289 | 5.12 | |
| 7,786 | 1,747 | 4.46 | |
| 8,798 | 1,910 | 4.61 | |
| 9,600 | 2,037 | 4.71 | |
| 9,699 | 2,392 | 4.05 | |
| 11,646 | 2,787 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matungao is 20 to 24, with 1,103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 93 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 199 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 834 | 7.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,001 | 8.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,004 | 8.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,078 | 9.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,103 | 9.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,048 | 9.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 902 | 7.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 833 | 7.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 743 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 709 | 6.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 618 | 5.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 494 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 396 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 309 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 158 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 124 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 93 | 0.80% |
| Total | 11,646 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matungao grew from 6,606 in 1990 to 12,950 in 2020, an increase of 6,344 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 1,304 people, from the previous population of 11,646 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,606 | – | |
| 7,786 | 3.13% | |
| 8,798 | 2.65% | |
| 9,600 | 1.21% | |
| 9,699 | 0.37% | |
| 11,646 | 3.54% | |
| 12,950 | 2.26% |
Location
Matungao is situated at approximately 14.8030, 120.8799, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matungao 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.