Matiporon, Municipality of Milagros, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Milagros |
| Postal code | 5410 |
| Population (2020) | 1,315 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2757, 123.4465 (12° 17' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.2 meters (246.7 feet) |
Matiporon is a barangay in the municipality of Milagros, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,315. This represented 2.29% of the total population of Milagros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matiporon in the 2015 Census was 1,114 broken down into 210 households or an average of 5.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | 101 | 5.58 | |
| 853 | 158 | 5.40 | |
| 1,020 | 176 | 5.80 | |
| 972 | 169 | 5.75 | |
| 1,077 | 220 | 4.90 | |
| 1,114 | 210 | 5.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Matiporon are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 147 | 11.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 165 | 13.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 11.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 8.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 3.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.64% |
| Total | 1,251 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matiporon grew from 654 in 1990 to 1,315 in 2020, an increase of 661 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.06%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 1,251 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 654 | – | |
| 877 | 5.65% | |
| 1,083 | 4.63% | |
| 1,032 | -0.66% | |
| 1,092 | 2.08% | |
| 1,251 | 2.62% | |
| 1,315 | 1.06% |
Location
Matiporon is situated at approximately 12.2757, 123.4465, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.2 meters or 246.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matiporon 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.