Mat‑e, Municipality of Cagwait, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Cagwait |
| Postal code | 8304 |
| Population (2020) | 644 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8681, 126.2971 (8° 52' North, 126° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (40.0 feet) |
Mat‑e is a barangay in the municipality of Cagwait, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 644. This represented 2.96% of the total population of Cagwait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mat-e in the 2015 Census was 648 broken down into 121 households or an average of 5.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 55 | 6.05 | |
| 382 | 67 | 5.70 | |
| 432 | 69 | 6.26 | |
| 508 | 96 | 5.29 | |
| 586 | 120 | 4.88 | |
| 648 | 121 | 5.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mat-e is 5 to 9, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 4.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 12.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 13.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 12.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 7.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 3.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.31% |
| Total | 648 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mat-e grew from 333 in 1990 to 644 in 2020, an increase of 311 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 648 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 333 | – | |
| 382 | 2.61% | |
| 432 | 2.67% | |
| 508 | 2.26% | |
| 586 | 5.34% | |
| 648 | 1.93% | |
| 644 | -0.13% |
Location
Mat‑e is situated at approximately 8.8681, 126.2971, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 40.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mat‑e 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.