Matugnao, Municipality of Palanas, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Palanas |
| Postal code | 5404 |
| Population (2020) | 628 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1008, 123.9285 (12° 6' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 160.8 meters (527.6 feet) |
Matugnao is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 628. This represented 2.30% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matugnao in the 2015 Census was 584 broken down into 134 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 632 | 133 | 4.75 | |
| 558 | 121 | 4.61 | |
| 634 | 147 | 4.31 | |
| 649 | 150 | 4.33 | |
| 653 | 140 | 4.66 | |
| 584 | 134 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matugnao is 10 to 14, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 10.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 13.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 14.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 5.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 4.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 5.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 1.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.20% |
| Total | 584 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matugnao fell from 632 in 1990 to 628 in 2020, a decrease of 4 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 584 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 632 | – | |
| 558 | -2.31% | |
| 634 | 2.78% | |
| 649 | 0.32% | |
| 653 | 0.22% | |
| 584 | -2.10% | |
| 628 | 1.54% |
Location
Matugnao is situated at approximately 12.1008, 123.9285, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 160.8 meters or 527.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matugnao 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.