Matauta, Municipality of Tayasan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Tayasan |
| Postal code | 6211 |
| Population (2020) | 694 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9411, 123.1514 (9° 56' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 207.4 meters (680.4 feet) |
Matauta is a barangay in the municipality of Tayasan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 694. This represented 1.82% of the total population of Tayasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matauta in the 2015 Census was 613 broken down into 155 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 87 | 4.45 | |
| 504 | 106 | 4.75 | |
| 487 | 120 | 4.06 | |
| 549 | 151 | 3.64 | |
| 579 | 140 | 4.14 | |
| 613 | 155 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matauta is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 8.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 9.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 11.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 9.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 3.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 7.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 7.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 5.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 5.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.94% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.96% |
| Total | 613 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matauta grew from 387 in 1990 to 694 in 2020, an increase of 307 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.65%, or an increase of 81 people, from the previous population of 613 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 387 | – | |
| 504 | 5.07% | |
| 487 | -0.73% | |
| 549 | 1.67% | |
| 579 | 1.96% | |
| 613 | 1.09% | |
| 694 | 2.65% |
Location
Matauta is situated at approximately 9.9411, 123.1514, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 207.4 meters or 680.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matauta 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.