Matanao, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 8003 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 202.40 km2 (78.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 60,493 |
| Density (2020) | 299 / km2 (774 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 43' North, 125° 13' East (6.7086, 125.2164) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.6 meters (169.3 feet) |
Matanao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 202.40 square kilometers or 78.15 square miles which constitutes 9.35% of Davao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 60,493. This represented 8.89% of the total population of Davao del Sur province, or 1.15% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 299 inhabitants per square kilometer or 774 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Matanao has 33 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbang | 2.06% | 1,244 | 1,058 | 17.58% | 3.47% |
| Asinan | 1.46% | 885 | 610 | 45.08% | 8.15% |
| Bagumbayan | 1.04% | 627 | 507 | 23.67% | 4.57% |
| Bangkal | 5.45% | 3,298 | 2,990 | 10.30% | 2.09% |
| Buas | 1.70% | 1,027 | 932 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| Buri | 4.30% | 2,602 | 2,500 | 4.08% | 0.85% |
| Cabligan | 2.68% | 1,624 | 1,705 | -4.75% | -1.02% |
| Camanchiles | 3.02% | 1,829 | 2,054 | -10.95% | -2.41% |
| Ceboza | 1.26% | 760 | 710 | 7.04% | 1.44% |
| Colonsabak | 2.99% | 1,810 | 1,554 | 16.47% | 3.26% |
| Dongan-Pekong | 3.10% | 1,873 | 1,781 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Kabasagan | 3.34% | 2,022 | 2,192 | -7.76% | -1.68% |
| Kapok | 2.08% | 1,259 | 1,242 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Kauswagan | 2.76% | 1,668 | 1,651 | 1.03% | 0.22% |
| Kibao | 1.32% | 797 | 671 | 18.78% | 3.69% |
| La Suerte | 3.07% | 1,858 | 1,702 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Langa-an | 1.26% | 765 | 723 | 5.81% | 1.20% |
| Lower Marber | 2.44% | 1,476 | 1,314 | 12.33% | 2.48% |
| Manga | 6.46% | 3,910 | 3,596 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| New Katipunan | 3.71% | 2,247 | 2,097 | 7.15% | 1.46% |
| New Murcia | 2.22% | 1,340 | 1,391 | -3.67% | -0.78% |
| New Visayas | 3.77% | 2,283 | 2,461 | -7.23% | -1.57% |
| Poblacion | 9.97% | 6,034 | 6,154 | -1.95% | -0.41% |
| Saboy | 3.64% | 2,201 | 1,906 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| San Jose | 2.18% | 1,318 | 1,262 | 4.44% | 0.92% |
| San Miguel | 2.00% | 1,210 | 767 | 57.76% | 10.07% |
| San Vicente | 1.32% | 800 | 774 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
| Saub | 0.98% | 595 | 528 | 12.69% | 2.55% |
| Sinaragan | 3.87% | 2,343 | 1,909 | 22.73% | 4.41% |
| Sinawilan | 8.17% | 4,940 | 4,369 | 13.07% | 2.62% |
| Tamlangon | 1.59% | 961 | 907 | 5.95% | 1.22% |
| Tibongbong | 1.37% | 829 | 867 | -4.38% | -0.94% |
| Towak | 3.40% | 2,058 | 1,871 | 9.99% | 2.03% |
| Matanao Total | 60,493 | 56,755 | 6.59% | 1.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Matanao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱131,169,990.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 74,969,437.69 | – |
| 2010 | 79,795,659.58 | 6.44% |
| 2011 | 85,887,257.31 | 7.63% |
| 2012 | 85,528,742.18 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 93,857,806.14 | 9.74% |
| 2014 | 105,772,908.21 | 12.69% |
| 2015 | 119,889,495.97 | 13.35% |
| 2016 | 131,169,990.51 | 9.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Matanao in the 2015 Census was 56,632 broken down into 13,861 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,255 | 7,699 | 5.36 | |
| 43,440 | 8,409 | 5.17 | |
| 46,904 | 9,859 | 4.76 | |
| 49,691 | 10,916 | 4.55 | |
| 51,352 | 12,120 | 4.24 | |
| 56,632 | 13,861 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matanao is 5 to 9, with 6,489 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 529 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,201 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,163 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,489 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,107 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,371 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,968 | 8.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,552 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,818 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,527 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,244 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,983 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,668 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,169 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,648 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,068 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 703 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 547 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 529 | 0.93% |
| Total | 56,755 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matanao grew from 21,071 in 1960 to 60,493 in 2020, an increase of 39,422 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 3,738 people, from the previous population of 56,755 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 21,071 | – | |
| 26,889 | 2.41% | |
| 25,459 | -1.09% | |
| 30,106 | 3.41% | |
| 41,262 | 3.20% | |
| 43,455 | 0.97% | |
| 46,916 | 1.66% | |
| 49,806 | 0.83% | |
| 51,382 | 1.14% | |
| 56,755 | 1.91% | |
| 60,493 | 1.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Matanao for the year 2019 was 37,817, broken down into 19,173 males and 18,644 females.
Location
The municipal center of Matanao is situated at approximately 6° 43' North, 125° 13' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.6 meters or 169.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Matanao are Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Davao City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, and General Santos. The nearest municipalities are Bansalan, Davao del Sur, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, Padada, Davao del Sur, and Sulop, Davao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 987.23 kilometers (613.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bansalan, Davao del Sur, 8.60 kilometers (5.35 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, 9.02 kilometers (5.61 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, 9.27 kilometers (5.76 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Padada, Davao del Sur, 16.01 kilometers (9.95 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Sulop, Davao del Sur, 18.84 kilometers (11.70 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 15.98 kilometers (9.93 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 35.90 kilometers (22.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 47.24 kilometers (29.35 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Davao City, 58.48 kilometers (36.34 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 59.50 kilometers (36.97 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- General Santos, 65.95 kilometers (40.98 miles) to the South (S4°W)
Distance from Manila: 987.23 kilometers (613.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.