Central, City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| City | Mati |
| Postal code | 8200 |
| Population (2020) | 34,947 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9577, 126.2071 (6° 57' North, 126° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.4 meters (53.8 feet) |
Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Mati, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,947. This represented 23.69% of the total population of Mati.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central in the 2015 Census was 36,296 broken down into 8,007 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,415 | 5,139 | 5.53 | |
| 27,612 | 5,366 | 5.15 | |
| 30,883 | 6,278 | 4.92 | |
| 36,013 | 7,497 | 4.80 | |
| 35,615 | 7,797 | 4.57 | |
| 36,296 | 8,007 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central is 15 to 19, with 4,126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 248 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 763 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,056 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,864 | 10.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,872 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,126 | 11.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,408 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,892 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,464 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,271 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,130 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,905 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,701 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,363 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,004 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 674 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 434 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 310 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 248 | 0.68% |
| Total | 36,485 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central grew from 28,504 in 1990 to 34,947 in 2020, an increase of 6,443 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.90%, or a decrease of 1,538 people, from the previous population of 36,485 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 28,504 | – | |
| 27,683 | -0.55% | |
| 30,918 | 2.40% | |
| 36,118 | 2.17% | |
| 35,679 | -0.44% | |
| 36,485 | 0.43% | |
| 34,947 | -0.90% |
Location
Central is situated at approximately 6.9577, 126.2071, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.4 meters or 53.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 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.