Matanog, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 9613 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2007) | 146.50 km2 (56.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 29,770 |
| Density (2015) | 203 / km2 (526 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 28' North, 124° 16' East (7.4671, 124.2589) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 276.8 meters (907.8 feet) |
Matanog is a coastal municipality in the province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 146.50 square kilometers or 56.56 square miles which constitutes 1.51% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 29,770. This represented 2.54% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.79% of the overall population of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 203 inhabitants per square kilometer or 526 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Matanog has 8 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayanga Norte | 7.75% | 2,306 | 1,955 | 17.95% | 3.19% |
| Bayanga Sur | 12.24% | 3,645 | 2,866 | 27.18% | 4.68% |
| Bugasan Norte | 13.73% | 4,088 | 3,253 | 25.67% | 4.45% |
| Bugasan Sur | 21.54% | 6,412 | 5,278 | 21.49% | 3.78% |
| Kidama | 6.49% | 1,931 | 1,432 | 34.85% | 5.86% |
| Langco | 8.35% | 2,485 | 1,737 | 43.06% | 7.06% |
| Langkong | 9.61% | 2,862 | 1,976 | 44.84% | 7.31% |
| Sapad | 20.29% | 6,041 | 4,772 | 26.59% | 4.59% |
| Matanog Total | 29,770 | 23,269 | 27.94% | 4.80% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Matanog for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱75,834,624.11.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 58,490,669.80 | – |
| 2012 | 56,795,224.38 | -2.90% |
| 2013 | 50,617,867.94 | -10.88% |
| 2014 | 59,985,161.83 | 18.51% |
| 2015 | 66,451,306.80 | 10.78% |
| 2016 | 75,834,624.11 | 14.12% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matanog is 5 to 9, with 3,873 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 75 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 761 |
| 1 to 4 | 3,224 |
| 5 to 9 | 3,873 |
| 10 to 14 | 3,648 |
| 15 to 19 | 3,379 |
| 20 to 24 | 3,199 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,734 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,999 |
| 35 to 39 | 2,048 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,629 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,196 |
| 50 to 54 | 821 |
| 55 to 59 | 524 |
| 60 to 64 | 281 |
| 65 to 69 | 187 |
| 70 to 74 | 108 |
| 75 to 79 | 84 |
| 80 and over | 75 |
| Total | 29,770 |
Historical population
The population of Matanog grew from 8,300 in 1980 to 29,770 in 2015, an increase of 21,470 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 4.80%, or an increase of 6,501 people, from the previous population of 23,269 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,300 | – | |
| 14,759 | 5.93% | |
| 16,018 | 1.55% | |
| 19,006 | 3.74% | |
| 36,319 | 9.34% | |
| 23,269 | -14.96% | |
| 29,770 | 4.80% |
Location
The municipal center of Matanog is situated at approximately 7° 28' North, 124° 16' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 276.8 meters or 907.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Matanog are Cotabato City, Marawi, Iligan, Tangub, Ozamiz, and Tacurong. The nearest municipalities are Parang, Barira, Buldon, Balabagan, Sultan Mastura, and Sultan Kudarat. Its distance from the national capital is 865.51 kilometers (537.80 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Parang, Maguindanao, 10.16 kilometers (6.31 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Barira, Maguindanao, 10.76 kilometers (6.69 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Buldon, Maguindanao, 13.27 kilometers (8.24 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, 15.14 kilometers (9.41 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, 18.15 kilometers (11.28 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, 21.34 kilometers (13.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 27.27 kilometers (16.95 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 59.39 kilometers (36.90 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Iligan, 84.25 kilometers (52.35 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 86.34 kilometers (53.65 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 87.95 kilometers (54.65 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 97.81 kilometers (60.77 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
Distance from Manila: 865.51 kilometers (537.80 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 29,770, ranked 908 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 56.56 square kilometers, ranked 732 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 203 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 931 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 4.80%, ranked 1,010 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.