Matanga, Municipality of Almeria, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Almeria |
| Postal code | 6544 |
| Population (2020) | 1,052 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.6451, 124.3663 (11° 39' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 87.7 meters (287.7 feet) |
Matanga is a barangay in the municipality of Almeria, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,052. This represented 5.86% of the total population of Almeria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matanga in the 2015 Census was 964 broken down into 247 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 819 | 156 | 5.25 | |
| 789 | 172 | 4.59 | |
| 901 | 197 | 4.57 | |
| 858 | 207 | 4.14 | |
| 931 | 214 | 4.35 | |
| 964 | 247 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matanga is 10 to 14, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 7.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 10.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 11.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 6.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 5.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 2.90% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.87% |
| Total | 964 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matanga grew from 819 in 1990 to 1,052 in 2020, an increase of 233 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.86%, or an increase of 88 people, from the previous population of 964 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 819 | – | |
| 789 | -0.70% | |
| 901 | 2.89% | |
| 858 | -0.67% | |
| 931 | 3.02% | |
| 964 | 0.67% | |
| 1,052 | 1.86% |
Location
Matanga is situated at approximately 11.6451, 124.3663, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 87.7 meters or 287.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matanga 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.