Namatacan, Municipality of San Narciso, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | San Narciso |
| Postal code | 2205 |
| Population (2020) | 1,867 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0061, 120.1362 (15° 0' North, 120° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.2 meters (115.5 feet) |
Namatacan is a barangay in the municipality of San Narciso, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,867. This represented 6.07% of the total population of San Narciso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Namatacan in the 2015 Census was 1,808 broken down into 425 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,392 | 278 | 5.01 | |
| 1,266 | 268 | 4.72 | |
| 1,418 | 307 | 4.62 | |
| 1,559 | 362 | 4.31 | |
| 1,688 | 399 | 4.23 | |
| 1,808 | 425 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Namatacan is 1 to 4, with 179 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 179 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 176 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 9.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 7.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 148 | 8.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 153 | 8.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 3.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 3.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,808 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Namatacan grew from 1,392 in 1990 to 1,867 in 2020, an increase of 475 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 1,808 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,392 | – | |
| 1,266 | -1.76% | |
| 1,418 | 2.46% | |
| 1,559 | 1.32% | |
| 1,688 | 2.94% | |
| 1,808 | 1.32% | |
| 1,867 | 0.68% |
Location
Namatacan is situated at approximately 15.0061, 120.1362, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.2 meters or 115.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Namatacan 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.