Matayum, Municipality of Cataingan, Province of Masbate
Type | barangay |
---|---|
Island group | Luzon |
Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
Province | Masbate |
Municipality | Cataingan |
Postal code | 5405 |
Population (2020) | 1,603 |
Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
Coordinates | 11.9632, 124.0460 (11° 58' North, 124° 3' East) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.1 meters (105.3 feet) |
Matayum is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,603. This represented 3.17% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matayum in the 2015 Census was 1,845 broken down into 443 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
---|---|---|---|
1,560 | 331 | 4.71 | |
1,717 | 384 | 4.47 | |
1,583 | 350 | 4.52 | |
1,760 | 407 | 4.32 | |
1,797 | 419 | 4.29 | |
1,845 | 443 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matayum is 10 to 14, with 229 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
---|---|---|
Under 1 | 37 | 2.01% |
1 to 4 | 177 | 9.59% |
5 to 9 | 201 | 10.89% |
10 to 14 | 229 | 12.41% |
15 to 19 | 178 | 9.65% |
20 to 24 | 138 | 7.48% |
25 to 29 | 112 | 6.07% |
30 to 34 | 98 | 5.31% |
35 to 39 | 105 | 5.69% |
40 to 44 | 104 | 5.64% |
45 to 49 | 104 | 5.64% |
50 to 54 | 83 | 4.50% |
55 to 59 | 86 | 4.66% |
60 to 64 | 66 | 3.58% |
65 to 69 | 42 | 2.28% |
70 to 74 | 48 | 2.60% |
75 to 79 | 25 | 1.36% |
80 and over | 12 | 0.65% |
Total | 1,845 | 100.00% |
|
Historical population
The population of Matayum grew from 1,560 in 1990 to 1,603 in 2020, an increase of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.92%, or a decrease of 242 people, from the previous population of 1,845 in 2015.
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
---|---|---|
1,560 | – | |
1,717 | 1.81% | |
1,583 | -1.73% | |
1,760 | 1.47% | |
1,797 | 0.76% | |
1,845 | 0.50% | |
1,603 | -2.92% |
Location
Matayum is situated at approximately 11.9632, 124.0460, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.1 meters or 105.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matayum does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.