Matongog, 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) | 1,357 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.5709, 123.2440 (12° 34' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.1 meters (39.7 feet) |
Matongog is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,357. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matongog in the 2015 Census was 1,405 broken down into 240 households or an average of 5.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 | 135 | 5.98 | |
| 1,038 | 197 | 5.27 | |
| 755 | 142 | 5.32 | |
| 1,091 | 202 | 5.40 | |
| 1,492 | 299 | 4.99 | |
| 1,405 | 240 | 5.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matongog is 10 to 14, with 232 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 10.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 227 | 16.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 232 | 16.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 12.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 4.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 5.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 4.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 2.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 2.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.14% |
| Total | 1,405 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matongog grew from 807 in 1990 to 1,357 in 2020, an increase of 550 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.73%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 1,405 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 807 | – | |
| 1,038 | 4.83% | |
| 755 | -6.60% | |
| 1,091 | 5.21% | |
| 1,492 | 12.07% | |
| 1,405 | -1.14% | |
| 1,357 | -0.73% |
Location
Matongog is situated at approximately 12.5709, 123.2440, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.1 meters or 39.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matongog 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.