Matanag, Municipality of Atimonan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Atimonan |
| Postal code | 4331 |
| Population (2020) | 319 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9073, 122.0224 (13° 54' North, 122° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.1 meters (105.3 feet) |
Matanag is a barangay in the municipality of Atimonan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 319. This represented 0.50% of the total population of Atimonan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matanag in the 2015 Census was 256 broken down into 77 households or an average of 3.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 68 | 3.54 | |
| 363 | 77 | 4.71 | |
| 282 | 65 | 4.34 | |
| 304 | 77 | 3.95 | |
| 304 | 70 | 4.34 | |
| 256 | 77 | 3.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matanag is 5 to 9, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 8.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 10.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 19 | 7.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 8.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 6.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 8.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 3.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 5.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 6.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 5.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 256 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matanag grew from 241 in 1990 to 319 in 2020, an increase of 78 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.74%, or an increase of 63 people, from the previous population of 256 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | – | |
| 363 | 7.98% | |
| 282 | -5.27% | |
| 304 | 1.04% | |
| 304 | 0.00% | |
| 256 | -3.22% | |
| 319 | 4.74% |
Location
Matanag is situated at approximately 13.9073, 122.0224, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.1 meters or 105.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matanag 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.