Matarling, Municipality of Lantawan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Lantawan |
| Postal code | 7301 |
| Population (2020) | 1,042 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6190, 121.9168 (6° 37' North, 121° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 175.0 meters (574.1 feet) |
Matarling is a barangay in the municipality of Lantawan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,042. This represented 3.36% of the total population of Lantawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matarling in the 2015 Census was 929 broken down into 177 households or an average of 5.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,072 | 222 | 4.83 | |
| 977 | 208 | 4.70 | |
| 1,207 | 241 | 5.01 | |
| 1,850 | 429 | 4.31 | |
| 1,337 | 224 | 5.97 | |
| 929 | 177 | 5.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matarling is 20 to 24, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 8.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 9.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 9.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 11.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 10.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 7.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.75% |
| Total | 929 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matarling fell from 1,097 in 1990 to 1,042 in 2020, a decrease of 55 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.45%, or an increase of 113 people, from the previous population of 929 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,097 | – | |
| 977 | -2.15% | |
| 1,207 | 4.64% | |
| 1,850 | 6.07% | |
| 1,337 | -11.15% | |
| 929 | -6.70% | |
| 1,042 | 2.45% |
Location
Matarling is situated at approximately 6.6190, 121.9168, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 175.0 meters or 574.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matarling 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.