Matatal, Municipality of Maimbung, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Maimbung |
| Postal code | 7409 |
| Population (2020) | 2,479 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9678, 121.0125 (5° 58' North, 121° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 71.7 meters (235.2 feet) |
Matatal is a barangay in the municipality of Maimbung, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,479. This represented 4.16% of the total population of Maimbung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matatal in the 2015 Census was 1,806 broken down into 287 households or an average of 6.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 829 | 155 | 5.35 | |
| 903 | 200 | 4.52 | |
| 945 | 173 | 5.46 | |
| 2,501 | 423 | 5.91 | |
| 1,548 | 257 | 6.02 | |
| 1,806 | 287 | 6.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matatal is 10 to 14, with 368 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 8.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 284 | 15.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 368 | 20.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 247 | 13.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 4.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 2.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 4.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 147 | 8.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 105 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 3.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 0.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.33% |
| Total | 1,806 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matatal grew from 829 in 1990 to 2,479 in 2020, an increase of 1,650 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.89%, or an increase of 673 people, from the previous population of 1,806 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 829 | – | |
| 903 | 1.61% | |
| 945 | 0.98% | |
| 2,501 | 14.37% | |
| 1,548 | -16.02% | |
| 1,806 | 2.98% | |
| 2,479 | 6.89% |
Location
Matatal is situated at approximately 5.9678, 121.0125, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 71.7 meters or 235.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matatal 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.