Matain, Municipality of Subic, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Subic |
| Postal code | 2209 |
| Population (2020) | 8,230 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8529, 120.2437 (14° 51' North, 120° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.0 meters (36.1 feet) |
Matain is a barangay in the municipality of Subic, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,230. This represented 7.35% of the total population of Subic.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matain in the 2015 Census was 8,266 broken down into 1,860 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,842 | 1,163 | 5.02 | |
| 5,907 | 1,219 | 4.85 | |
| 6,756 | 1,491 | 4.53 | |
| 7,491 | 1,671 | 4.48 | |
| 7,777 | 1,709 | 4.55 | |
| 8,266 | 1,860 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matain is 5 to 9, with 891 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 52 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 200 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 771 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 891 | 10.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 793 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 769 | 9.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 753 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 734 | 8.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 642 | 7.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 561 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 449 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 447 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 368 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 311 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 260 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 152 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 68 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 54 | 0.65% |
| Total | 8,275 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matain grew from 5,876 in 1990 to 8,230 in 2020, an increase of 2,354 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.11%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 8,275 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,876 | – | |
| 5,910 | 0.11% | |
| 6,758 | 2.92% | |
| 7,523 | 1.49% | |
| 7,777 | 1.22% | |
| 8,275 | 1.19% | |
| 8,230 | -0.11% |
Location
Matain is situated at approximately 14.8529, 120.2437, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.0 meters or 36.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matain 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.