Matangharon, Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Dingle |
| Postal code | 5035 |
| Population (2020) | 642 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9507, 122.6736 (10° 57' North, 122° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.6 meters (61.0 feet) |
Matangharon is a barangay in the municipality of Dingle, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 642. This represented 1.40% of the total population of Dingle.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matangharon in the 2015 Census was 645 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 92 | 5.23 | |
| 523 | 95 | 5.51 | |
| 580 | 110 | 5.27 | |
| 576 | 113 | 5.10 | |
| 611 | 128 | 4.77 | |
| 645 | 149 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matangharon is 10 to 14, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 7.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 10.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 11.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 3.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 2.33% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.40% |
| Total | 645 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matangharon grew from 481 in 1990 to 642 in 2020, an increase of 161 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.10%, or a decrease of 3 people, from the previous population of 645 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 481 | – | |
| 523 | 1.58% | |
| 580 | 2.24% | |
| 576 | -0.10% | |
| 611 | 2.17% | |
| 645 | 1.04% | |
| 642 | -0.10% |
Location
Matangharon is situated at approximately 10.9507, 122.6736, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.6 meters or 61.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matangharon 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.