Matobato, Municipality of Bindoy, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Bindoy |
| Postal code | 6209 |
| Population (2020) | 2,392 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.7770, 123.1149 (9° 47' North, 123° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 321.1 meters (1,053.5 feet) |
Matobato is a barangay in the municipality of Bindoy, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,392. This represented 5.93% of the total population of Bindoy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matobato in the 2015 Census was 2,248 broken down into 457 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,570 | 271 | 5.79 | |
| 1,423 | 321 | 4.43 | |
| 1,665 | 297 | 5.61 | |
| 1,886 | 381 | 4.95 | |
| 2,158 | 429 | 5.03 | |
| 2,248 | 457 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matobato is 5 to 9, with 298 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 216 | 9.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 298 | 13.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 291 | 12.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 235 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 6.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 132 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 122 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 113 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.93% |
| Total | 2,248 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matobato grew from 1,570 in 1990 to 2,392 in 2020, an increase of 822 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 144 people, from the previous population of 2,248 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,570 | – | |
| 1,423 | -1.82% | |
| 1,665 | 3.42% | |
| 1,886 | 1.73% | |
| 2,158 | 5.03% | |
| 2,248 | 0.78% | |
| 2,392 | 1.32% |
Location
Matobato is situated at approximately 9.7770, 123.1149, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 321.1 meters or 1,053.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matobato 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.