San Mateo, Municipality of Uson, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Uson |
| Postal code | 5402 |
| Population (2020) | 1,451 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1718, 123.8148 (12° 10' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.2 meters (82.7 feet) |
San Mateo is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,451. This represented 2.54% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Mateo in the 2015 Census was 1,341 broken down into 282 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 778 | 145 | 5.37 | |
| 861 | 162 | 5.31 | |
| 912 | 164 | 5.56 | |
| 997 | 195 | 5.11 | |
| 1,181 | 234 | 5.05 | |
| 1,341 | 282 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Mateo is 5 to 9, with 211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 3.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 198 | 14.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 211 | 15.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 192 | 14.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 8.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 6.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 6.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 3.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 3.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.52% |
| Total | 1,341 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Mateo grew from 778 in 1990 to 1,451 in 2020, an increase of 673 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 1,341 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 778 | – | |
| 861 | 1.92% | |
| 912 | 1.24% | |
| 997 | 1.24% | |
| 1,181 | 6.36% | |
| 1,341 | 2.45% | |
| 1,451 | 1.67% |
Location
San Mateo is situated at approximately 12.1718, 123.8148, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.2 meters or 82.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Mateo 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.