Matayumtayum, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 2314 |
| Population (2020) | 3,293 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5162, 120.7104 (15° 31' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.3 meters (83.0 feet) |
Matayumtayum is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,293. This represented 4.78% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matayumtayum in the 2015 Census was 2,820 broken down into 671 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,793 | 361 | 4.97 | |
| 2,003 | 421 | 4.76 | |
| 2,409 | 511 | 4.71 | |
| 2,784 | 558 | 4.99 | |
| 2,753 | 624 | 4.41 | |
| 2,820 | 671 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matayumtayum is 5 to 9, with 296 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 296 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 287 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 243 | 8.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 217 | 7.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 201 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 219 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 158 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 149 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 166 | 5.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 165 | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 118 | 4.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 1.21% |
| Total | 2,820 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matayumtayum grew from 1,793 in 1990 to 3,293 in 2020, an increase of 1,500 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.32%, or an increase of 473 people, from the previous population of 2,820 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,793 | – | |
| 2,003 | 2.10% | |
| 2,409 | 4.04% | |
| 2,784 | 2.02% | |
| 2,753 | -0.41% | |
| 2,820 | 0.46% | |
| 3,293 | 3.32% |
Location
Matayumtayum is situated at approximately 15.5162, 120.7104, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.3 meters or 83.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matayumtayum 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.