Matacla, Municipality of Goa, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Goa |
| Postal code | 4422 |
| Population (2020) | 5,584 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6857, 123.4944 (13° 41' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.0 meters (246.1 feet) |
Matacla is a barangay in the municipality of Goa, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,584. This represented 7.82% of the total population of Goa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matacla in the 2015 Census was 4,644 broken down into 910 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,895 | 506 | 5.72 | |
| 3,093 | 556 | 5.56 | |
| 4,224 | 797 | 5.30 | |
| 4,171 | 835 | 5.00 | |
| 4,526 | 910 | 4.97 | |
| 4,644 | 910 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matacla is 5 to 9, with 587 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 37 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 102 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 479 | 10.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 587 | 12.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 578 | 12.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 544 | 11.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 383 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 355 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 293 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 257 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 231 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 208 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 189 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 126 | 2.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 113 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 93 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 0.84% |
| Total | 4,662 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matacla grew from 2,895 in 1990 to 5,584 in 2020, an increase of 2,689 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.87%, or an increase of 922 people, from the previous population of 4,662 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,895 | – | |
| 3,093 | 1.25% | |
| 4,239 | 6.99% | |
| 4,171 | -0.22% | |
| 4,527 | 3.03% | |
| 4,662 | 0.56% | |
| 5,584 | 3.87% |
Location
Matacla is situated at approximately 13.6857, 123.4944, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.0 meters or 246.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matacla shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Danlog, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Pugay, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Bagacay, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Boclod, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Soledad (Poblacion), San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Catagbacan, Goa, Camarines Sur
- Buyo, Goa, Camarines Sur
- Tagongtong, Goa, Camarines Sur
- Taytay (Halgon East), Goa, Camarines Sur
- Bagumbayan Pequeño (Poblacion), Goa, Camarines Sur
- Bagumbayan Grande (Poblacion), Goa, Camarines Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.