Mataas na Bundok, Municipality of Gumaca, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Gumaca |
| Postal code | 4307 |
| Population (2020) | 190 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8813, 122.0679 (13° 53' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.4 meters (237.5 feet) |
Mataas na Bundok is a barangay in the municipality of Gumaca, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 190. This represented 0.26% of the total population of Gumaca.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mataas na Bundok in the 2015 Census was 227 broken down into 66 households or an average of 3.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 49 | 4.92 | |
| 182 | 42 | 4.33 | |
| 194 | 50 | 3.88 | |
| 220 | 62 | 3.55 | |
| 179 | 60 | 2.98 | |
| 227 | 66 | 3.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mataas na Bundok is 20 to 24, with 26 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 10.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 10.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 7.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 11.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 9.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 5.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 5.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 2.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.44% |
| Total | 227 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mataas na Bundok fell from 241 in 1990 to 190 in 2020, a decrease of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.68%, or a decrease of 37 people, from the previous population of 227 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | – | |
| 182 | -5.12% | |
| 194 | 1.38% | |
| 220 | 1.75% | |
| 179 | -7.23% | |
| 227 | 4.63% | |
| 190 | -3.68% |
Location
Mataas na Bundok is situated at approximately 13.8813, 122.0679, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.4 meters or 237.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mataas na Bundok 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.