Umus Mataha, Municipality of Mapun, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Mapun |
| Postal code | 7508 |
| Population (2020) | 2,618 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cagayan de Sulu |
| Coordinates | 7.0334, 118.4617 (7° 2' North, 118° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.0 meters (98.4 feet) |
Umus Mataha is a barangay in the municipality of Mapun, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,618. This represented 8.72% of the total population of Mapun.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Umus Mataha in the 2015 Census was 2,329 broken down into 394 households or an average of 5.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,005 | 318 | 6.31 | |
| 2,091 | 382 | 5.47 | |
| 2,153 | 367 | 5.87 | |
| 2,660 | 460 | 5.78 | |
| 2,304 | 390 | 5.91 | |
| 2,329 | 394 | 5.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Umus Mataha is 5 to 9, with 305 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 84 | 3.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 255 | 10.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 305 | 13.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 288 | 12.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 236 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 204 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 150 | 6.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 170 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 148 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 1.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.73% |
| Total | 2,329 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Umus Mataha grew from 2,005 in 1990 to 2,618 in 2020, an increase of 613 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.49%, or an increase of 289 people, from the previous population of 2,329 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,005 | – | |
| 2,091 | 0.79% | |
| 2,153 | 0.63% | |
| 2,660 | 2.96% | |
| 2,304 | -5.10% | |
| 2,329 | 0.21% | |
| 2,618 | 2.49% |
Location
Umus Mataha is situated at approximately 7.0334, 118.4617, in the island of Cagayan de Sulu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.0 meters or 98.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Umus Mataha 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.