Matugas Bajo, Municipality of Jimenez, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Jimenez |
| Postal code | 7204 |
| Population (2020) | 675 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3393, 123.7831 (8° 20' North, 123° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 259.9 meters (852.7 feet) |
Matugas Bajo is a barangay in the municipality of Jimenez, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 675. This represented 2.33% of the total population of Jimenez.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matugas Bajo in the 2015 Census was 730 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 593 | 110 | 5.39 | |
| 538 | 119 | 4.52 | |
| 642 | 136 | 4.72 | |
| 640 | 146 | 4.38 | |
| 612 | 152 | 4.03 | |
| 730 | 162 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matugas Bajo is 5 to 9, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 6.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 7.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 7.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 6.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 5.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.64% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.51% |
| Total | 730 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matugas Bajo grew from 593 in 1990 to 675 in 2020, an increase of 82 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.64%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 730 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 593 | – | |
| 538 | -1.81% | |
| 642 | 3.86% | |
| 640 | -0.04% | |
| 612 | -1.62% | |
| 730 | 3.41% | |
| 675 | -1.64% |
Location
Matugas Bajo is situated at approximately 8.3393, 123.7831, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 259.9 meters or 852.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matugas Bajo 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.