Matiag, Municipality of Siocon, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Siocon |
| Postal code | 7120 |
| Population (2020) | 1,195 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7369, 122.1192 (7° 44' North, 122° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.3 meters (60.0 feet) |
Matiag is a barangay in the municipality of Siocon, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,195. This represented 2.46% of the total population of Siocon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matiag in the 2015 Census was 1,039 broken down into 227 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | 108 | 5.14 | |
| 508 | 85 | 5.98 | |
| 526 | 85 | 6.19 | |
| 721 | 112 | 6.44 | |
| 919 | 169 | 5.44 | |
| 1,039 | 227 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matiag is 5 to 9, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 3.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 13.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 14.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 104 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 7.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 2.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 1.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 1.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.96% |
| Total | 1,039 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matiag grew from 555 in 1990 to 1,195 in 2020, an increase of 640 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.99%, or an increase of 156 people, from the previous population of 1,039 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 555 | – | |
| 508 | -1.64% | |
| 526 | 0.75% | |
| 721 | 4.44% | |
| 920 | 9.28% | |
| 1,039 | 2.34% | |
| 1,195 | 2.99% |
Location
Matiag is situated at approximately 7.7369, 122.1192, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.3 meters or 60.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matiag 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.