Matacong, Municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | San Lorenzo Ruiz |
| Postal code | 4610 |
| Population (2020) | 3,989 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0352, 122.8641 (14° 2' North, 122° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 205.9 meters (675.5 feet) |
Matacong, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,989. This represented 25.32% of the total population of San Lorenzo Ruiz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matacong in the 2015 Census was 3,725 broken down into 819 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,561 | 446 | 5.74 | |
| 2,817 | 517 | 5.45 | |
| 3,248 | 628 | 5.17 | |
| 3,309 | 676 | 4.89 | |
| 3,283 | 723 | 4.54 | |
| 3,725 | 819 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matacong is 5 to 9, with 446 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 348 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 446 | 11.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 419 | 11.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 411 | 11.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 309 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 245 | 6.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 244 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 234 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 196 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 199 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 176 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 126 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 96 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 84 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.72% |
| Total | 3,725 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matacong grew from 2,562 in 1990 to 3,989 in 2020, an increase of 1,427 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 264 people, from the previous population of 3,725 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,562 | – | |
| 2,817 | 1.79% | |
| 3,248 | 3.10% | |
| 3,313 | 0.27% | |
| 3,284 | -0.32% | |
| 3,725 | 2.43% | |
| 3,989 | 1.45% |
Location
Matacong is situated at approximately 14.0352, 122.8641, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 205.9 meters or 675.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matacong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Binatagan, Basud, Camarines Norte
- Mampurog, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte
- Guinatungan, Basud, Camarines Norte
- Mansalaya, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur
- Maguibuay, Tagkawayan, Quezon
- San Isidro, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte
- Tulay na Lupa, Labo, Camarines Norte
- Maisog, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte
- Iraya Sur, San Vicente, Camarines Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.