Matapol, Municipality of Norala, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Norala |
| Postal code | 9508 |
| Population (2020) | 1,711 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.5761, 124.6411 (6° 35' North, 124° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.6 meters (261.2 feet) |
Matapol is a barangay in the municipality of Norala, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,711. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Norala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matapol in the 2015 Census was 1,774 broken down into 435 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,525 | 267 | 5.71 | |
| 2,043 | 386 | 5.29 | |
| 1,755 | 359 | 4.89 | |
| 1,702 | 387 | 4.40 | |
| 1,696 | 392 | 4.33 | |
| 1,774 | 435 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matapol is 5 to 9, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 151 | 8.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 9.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 177 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 9.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 151 | 8.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 111 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 6.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 5.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,774 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matapol grew from 1,525 in 1990 to 1,711 in 2020, an increase of 186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.76%, or a decrease of 63 people, from the previous population of 1,774 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,525 | – | |
| 2,043 | 5.63% | |
| 1,755 | -3.21% | |
| 1,702 | -0.42% | |
| 1,696 | -0.13% | |
| 1,774 | 0.86% | |
| 1,711 | -0.76% |
Location
Matapol is situated at approximately 6.5761, 124.6411, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.6 meters or 261.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matapol 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.