Matao Araza, Municipality of Masiu, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Masiu |
| Postal code | 9706 |
| Population (2020) | 715 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8038, 124.3255 (7° 48' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 714.5 meters (2,344.1 feet) |
Matao Araza is a barangay in the municipality of Masiu, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 715. This represented 2.13% of the total population of Masiu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matao Araza in the 2015 Census was 561 broken down into 75 households or an average of 7.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 28 | 6.43 | |
| 292 | 50 | 5.84 | |
| 400 | 53 | 7.55 | |
| 567 | 65 | 8.72 | |
| 480 | 65 | 7.38 | |
| 561 | 75 | 7.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matao Araza is 10 to 14, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 6.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 9.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 7.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 6.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 2.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 561 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matao Araza grew from 180 in 1990 to 715 in 2020, an increase of 535 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.24%, or an increase of 154 people, from the previous population of 561 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | – | |
| 292 | 9.49% | |
| 400 | 6.98% | |
| 567 | 4.93% | |
| 480 | -5.88% | |
| 561 | 3.01% | |
| 715 | 5.24% |
Location
Matao Araza is situated at approximately 7.8038, 124.3255, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 714.5 meters or 2,344.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matao Araza 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.