Ma‑atas, Municipality of Cagdianao, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Cagdianao |
| Postal code | 8411 |
| Population (2020) | 943 |
| Coordinates | 9.9473, 125.6403 (9° 57' North, 125° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.3 feet) |
Ma‑atas is a barangay in the municipality of Cagdianao, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 943. This represented 5.14% of the total population of Cagdianao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ma-atas in the 2015 Census was 886 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 96 | 5.33 | |
| 562 | 118 | 4.76 | |
| 660 | 133 | 4.96 | |
| 743 | 165 | 4.50 | |
| 741 | 169 | 4.38 | |
| 886 | 193 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ma-atas is 10 to 14, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 10.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 10.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 12.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 11.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.56% |
| Total | 886 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ma-atas grew from 512 in 1990 to 943 in 2020, an increase of 431 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 57 people, from the previous population of 886 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 512 | – | |
| 562 | 1.76% | |
| 660 | 3.51% | |
| 743 | 1.65% | |
| 741 | -0.10% | |
| 886 | 3.46% | |
| 943 | 1.32% |
Location
Ma‑atas is situated at approximately 9.9473, 125.6403, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ma‑atas 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.