San Matias, 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) | 2,055 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0002, 122.6599 (11° 0' North, 122° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.9 meters (140.7 feet) |
San Matias is a barangay in the municipality of Dingle, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,055. This represented 4.47% of the total population of Dingle.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Matias in the 2015 Census was 2,038 broken down into 472 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,547 | 305 | 5.07 | |
| 1,806 | 341 | 5.30 | |
| 1,855 | 363 | 5.11 | |
| 1,803 | 380 | 4.74 | |
| 1,948 | 404 | 4.82 | |
| 2,038 | 472 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Matias is 5 to 9, with 198 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 6.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 198 | 9.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 185 | 9.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 181 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 6.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 161 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 169 | 8.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 118 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 109 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 3.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 78 | 3.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 57 | 2.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 51 | 2.50% |
| Total | 2,038 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Matias grew from 1,549 in 1990 to 2,055 in 2020, an increase of 506 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.18%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 2,038 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,549 | – | |
| 1,806 | 2.92% | |
| 1,862 | 0.66% | |
| 1,832 | -0.22% | |
| 1,948 | 2.26% | |
| 2,038 | 0.86% | |
| 2,055 | 0.18% |
Location
San Matias is situated at approximately 11.0002, 122.6599, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.9 meters or 140.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Matias 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.