Batal, Municipality of Matungao, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Matungao |
| Postal code | 9203 |
| Population (2020) | 1,323 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0884, 124.1408 (8° 5' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 553.4 meters (1,815.6 feet) |
Batal is a barangay in the municipality of Matungao, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,323. This represented 8.97% of the total population of Matungao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batal in the 2015 Census was 1,225 broken down into 188 households or an average of 6.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 593 | 119 | 4.98 | |
| 695 | 145 | 4.79 | |
| 768 | 145 | 5.30 | |
| 914 | 162 | 5.64 | |
| 1,071 | 183 | 5.85 | |
| 1,225 | 188 | 6.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batal is 5 to 9, with 190 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 161 | 13.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 15.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 174 | 14.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 3.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 2.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.90% |
| Total | 1,225 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batal grew from 593 in 1990 to 1,323 in 2020, an increase of 730 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 1,225 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 593 | – | |
| 695 | 3.02% | |
| 768 | 2.16% | |
| 914 | 2.43% | |
| 1,071 | 5.94% | |
| 1,225 | 2.59% | |
| 1,323 | 1.63% |
Location
Batal is situated at approximately 8.0884, 124.1408, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 553.4 meters or 1,815.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batal shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Pasayanon, Matungao, Lanao del Norte
- Madamba, Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte
- Poblacion East, Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte
- Bobonga Radapan, Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte
- Poblacion (Lumbacaingud), Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte
- Daramba, Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte
- Bubong Radapan, Matungao, Lanao del Norte
- Cadayonan, Matungao, Lanao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.