Matalam, Province of Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 9406 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 476.00 km2 (183.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 81,355 |
| Density (2020) | 171 / km2 (443 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 6' North, 124° 54' East (7.0986, 124.8998) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.0 meters (141.1 feet) |
Matalam is a municipality in the landlocked province of Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 476.00 square kilometers or 183.78 square miles which constitutes 5.11% of Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 81,355. This represented 5.46% of the total population of Cotabato province, or 1.66% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 171 inhabitants per square kilometer or 443 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Matalam has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arakan | 1.46% | 1,191 | 1,349 | -11.71% | -2.59% |
| Bangbang | 1.55% | 1,259 | 1,519 | -17.12% | -3.87% |
| Bato | 1.16% | 942 | 1,183 | -20.37% | -4.68% |
| Central Malamote | 4.16% | 3,385 | 3,156 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Dalapitan | 4.22% | 3,437 | 3,321 | 3.49% | 0.73% |
| Estado | 2.16% | 1,759 | 1,658 | 6.09% | 1.25% |
| Ilian | 1.17% | 955 | 1,290 | -25.97% | -6.13% |
| Kabulacan | 2.74% | 2,226 | 2,339 | -4.83% | -1.04% |
| Kibia | 5.14% | 4,185 | 4,272 | -2.04% | -0.43% |
| Kibudoc | 1.70% | 1,385 | 1,388 | -0.22% | -0.05% |
| Kidama | 2.57% | 2,091 | 1,855 | 12.72% | 2.55% |
| Kilada | 6.24% | 5,076 | 5,012 | 1.28% | 0.27% |
| Lampayan | 4.04% | 3,290 | 3,109 | 5.82% | 1.20% |
| Latagan | 2.46% | 2,000 | 1,942 | 2.99% | 0.62% |
| Linao | 5.67% | 4,612 | 4,550 | 1.36% | 0.29% |
| Lower Malamote | 1.53% | 1,246 | 1,077 | 15.69% | 3.12% |
| Manubuan | 3.41% | 2,771 | 2,868 | -3.38% | -0.72% |
| Manupal | 1.29% | 1,046 | 1,055 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| Marbel | 4.41% | 3,589 | 3,586 | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Minamaing | 2.61% | 2,123 | 2,010 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Natutungan | 2.22% | 1,810 | 1,426 | 26.93% | 5.15% |
| New Abra | 1.48% | 1,205 | 1,090 | 10.55% | 2.13% |
| New Alimodian | 2.82% | 2,295 | 2,097 | 9.44% | 1.92% |
| New Bugasong | 2.73% | 2,223 | 1,900 | 17.00% | 3.36% |
| New Pandan | 2.24% | 1,823 | 1,823 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Patadon West | 1.25% | 1,017 | 814 | 24.94% | 4.80% |
| Pinamaton | 1.37% | 1,111 | 1,043 | 6.52% | 1.34% |
| Poblacion | 8.38% | 6,819 | 6,748 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| Salvacion | 2.28% | 1,856 | 1,677 | 10.67% | 2.16% |
| Santa Maria | 2.23% | 1,814 | 1,899 | -4.48% | -0.96% |
| Sarayan | 3.78% | 3,079 | 2,723 | 13.07% | 2.62% |
| Taculen | 1.30% | 1,057 | 983 | 7.53% | 1.54% |
| Taguranao | 5.53% | 4,496 | 4,227 | 6.36% | 1.31% |
| Tamped | 2.68% | 2,182 | 2,372 | -8.01% | -1.74% |
| Matalam Total | 81,355 | 79,361 | 2.51% | 0.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Matalam for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱196,475,685.66.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 107,811,214.69 | – |
| 2010 | 121,299,586.01 | 12.51% |
| 2011 | 125,571,751.41 | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 125,186,854.93 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 140,663,701.41 | 12.36% |
| 2014 | 157,181,475.91 | 11.74% |
| 2015 | 176,199,971.63 | 12.10% |
| 2016 | 196,475,685.66 | 11.51% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Matalam in the 2015 Census was 79,291 broken down into 18,816 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48,715 | 9,145 | 5.33 | |
| 54,371 | 10,528 | 5.16 | |
| 60,135 | 11,706 | 5.14 | |
| 66,192 | 14,358 | 4.61 | |
| 74,023 | 16,953 | 4.37 | |
| 79,291 | 18,816 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matalam is 5 to 9, with 9,758 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 468 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,868 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,895 | 9.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,758 | 12.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,835 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,845 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,843 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,339 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,639 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,287 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,413 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,979 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,282 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,509 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,806 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,266 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 795 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 534 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 468 | 0.59% |
| Total | 79,361 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matalam grew from 36,036 in 1970 to 81,355 in 2020, an increase of 45,319 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 1,994 people, from the previous population of 79,361 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 36,036 | – | |
| 38,993 | 1.60% | |
| 48,420 | 4.42% | |
| 48,745 | 0.07% | |
| 54,463 | 2.10% | |
| 60,146 | 2.15% | |
| 66,204 | 1.33% | |
| 74,034 | 4.15% | |
| 79,361 | 1.33% | |
| 81,355 | 0.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Matalam for the year 2019 was 46,889, broken down into 24,103 males and 22,786 females.
Location
The municipal center of Matalam is situated at approximately 7° 6' North, 124° 54' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.0 meters or 141.1 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 Matalam are Kidapawan, Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Digos, Davao del Sur, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Cotabato City, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Kabacan, Cotabato, M'lang, Cotabato, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao, Carmen, Cotabato, President Roxas, Cotabato, and Pagalungan, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 933.89 kilometers (580.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kabacan, Cotabato, 8.87 kilometers (5.51 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- M'lang, Cotabato, 15.95 kilometers (9.91 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Datu Montawal, Maguindanao, 16.87 kilometers (10.48 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Carmen, Cotabato, 17.33 kilometers (10.77 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- President Roxas, Cotabato, 18.53 kilometers (11.52 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Pagalungan, Maguindanao, 22.59 kilometers (14.03 miles) to the West (S82°W)
Nearest cities
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 22.86 kilometers (14.20 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 50.64 kilometers (31.46 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 63.12 kilometers (39.22 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 65.38 kilometers (40.63 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Cotabato City, 73.75 kilometers (45.82 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Davao City, 78.19 kilometers (48.58 miles) to the East (S88°E)
Distance from Manila: 933.89 kilometers (580.29 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.