Matadero, City of Tarlac, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| City | Tarlac City |
| Postal code | 2300 |
| Population (2020) | 2,184 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4842, 120.6022 (15° 29' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.2 meters (145.0 feet) |
Matadero is a barangay in Tarlac City, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,184. This represented 0.57% of the total population of Tarlac City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matadero in the 2015 Census was 2,330 broken down into 517 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,417 | 237 | 5.98 | |
| 1,491 | 267 | 5.58 | |
| 1,826 | 325 | 5.62 | |
| 2,450 | 422 | 5.81 | |
| 2,449 | 525 | 4.66 | |
| 2,330 | 517 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matadero is 5 to 9, with 256 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 216 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 256 | 10.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 254 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 220 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 217 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 202 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 150 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 159 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 148 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.39% |
| Total | 2,330 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matadero grew from 1,417 in 1990 to 2,184 in 2020, an increase of 767 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.35%, or a decrease of 146 people, from the previous population of 2,330 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,417 | – | |
| 1,491 | 0.96% | |
| 1,826 | 4.44% | |
| 2,450 | 4.14% | |
| 2,449 | -0.01% | |
| 2,330 | -0.94% | |
| 2,184 | -1.35% |
Location
Matadero is situated at approximately 15.4842, 120.6022, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.2 meters or 145.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matadero 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.