Matalangtalang, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 1,639 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.5017, 123.3364 (12° 30' North, 123° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 110.5 meters (362.5 feet) |
Matalangtalang is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,639. This represented 1.86% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matalangtalang in the 2015 Census was 1,961 broken down into 387 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,186 | 218 | 5.44 | |
| 1,657 | 296 | 5.60 | |
| 1,692 | 321 | 5.27 | |
| 1,548 | 295 | 5.25 | |
| 1,686 | 318 | 5.30 | |
| 1,961 | 387 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matalangtalang is 10 to 14, with 284 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 251 | 12.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 263 | 13.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 284 | 14.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 222 | 11.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 171 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 130 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 4.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 4.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 3.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 4.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 1.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.92% |
| Total | 1,961 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matalangtalang grew from 1,186 in 1990 to 1,639 in 2020, an increase of 453 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.71%, or a decrease of 322 people, from the previous population of 1,961 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,186 | – | |
| 1,657 | 6.47% | |
| 1,692 | 0.45% | |
| 1,548 | -1.22% | |
| 1,686 | 3.16% | |
| 1,961 | 2.92% | |
| 1,639 | -3.71% |
Location
Matalangtalang is situated at approximately 12.5017, 123.3364, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 110.5 meters or 362.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matalangtalang 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.