Matagabong, Municipality of Ampatuan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Ampatuan |
| Postal code | 9609 |
| Population (2020) | 1,098 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8183, 124.4823 (6° 49' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.6 meters (70.9 feet) |
Matagabong is a barangay in the municipality of Ampatuan, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,098. This represented 3.79% of the total population of Ampatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matagabong in the 2015 Census was 881 broken down into 141 households or an average of 6.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 81 | 3.89 | |
| 360 | 119 | 3.03 | |
| 789 | 133 | 5.93 | |
| 1,482 | 381 | 3.89 | |
| 694 | 110 | 6.31 | |
| 881 | 141 | 6.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matagabong is 5 to 9, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 9.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 16.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 16.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 6.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 5.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 8.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 6.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 1.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.11% |
| Total | 881 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matagabong grew from 315 in 1990 to 1,098 in 2020, an increase of 783 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.74%, or an increase of 217 people, from the previous population of 881 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 315 | – | |
| 360 | 2.53% | |
| 789 | 18.32% | |
| 1,482 | 9.08% | |
| 694 | -24.13% | |
| 881 | 4.65% | |
| 1,098 | 4.74% |
Location
Matagabong is situated at approximately 6.8183, 124.4823, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.6 meters or 70.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matagabong 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.