Matarinao, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 2,037 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2293, 125.5953 (11° 14' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Matarinao is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,037. This represented 9.20% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matarinao in the 2015 Census was 1,960 broken down into 457 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,452 | 308 | 4.71 | |
| 1,611 | 322 | 5.00 | |
| 1,619 | 335 | 4.83 | |
| 1,376 | 322 | 4.27 | |
| 1,808 | 383 | 4.72 | |
| 1,960 | 457 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matarinao is 5 to 9, with 240 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 6.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 240 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 224 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 232 | 11.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 165 | 8.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 4.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 73 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 2.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.73% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.27% |
| Total | 1,963 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matarinao grew from 1,452 in 1990 to 2,037 in 2020, an increase of 585 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.78%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 1,963 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,452 | – | |
| 1,611 | 1.97% | |
| 1,621 | 0.13% | |
| 1,376 | -2.23% | |
| 1,808 | 10.45% | |
| 1,963 | 1.58% | |
| 2,037 | 0.78% |
Location
Matarinao is situated at approximately 11.2293, 125.5953, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matarinao 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.