New Murcia, Municipality of Matanao, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Matanao |
| Postal code | 8003 |
| Population (2020) | 1,340 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7090, 125.1990 (6° 43' North, 125° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.0 meters (206.7 feet) |
New Murcia is a barangay in the municipality of Matanao, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,340. This represented 2.22% of the total population of Matanao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Murcia in the 2015 Census was 1,391 broken down into 376 households or an average of 3.70 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 946 | 190 | 4.98 | |
| 1,014 | 204 | 4.97 | |
| 1,171 | 254 | 4.61 | |
| 1,287 | 293 | 4.39 | |
| 1,321 | 304 | 4.35 | |
| 1,391 | 376 | 3.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Murcia is 5 to 9, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 11.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 7.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 6.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.29% |
| Total | 1,391 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Murcia grew from 946 in 1990 to 1,340 in 2020, an increase of 394 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.78%, or a decrease of 51 people, from the previous population of 1,391 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 946 | – | |
| 1,014 | 1.31% | |
| 1,171 | 3.13% | |
| 1,287 | 1.31% | |
| 1,321 | 0.95% | |
| 1,391 | 0.99% | |
| 1,340 | -0.78% |
Location
New Murcia is situated at approximately 6.7090, 125.1990, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.0 meters or 206.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Murcia 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.