Matlang, Municipality of Isabel, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Isabel |
| Postal code | 6539 |
| Population (2020) | 6,502 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8897, 124.4562 (10° 53' North, 124° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Matlang is a barangay in the municipality of Isabel, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,502. This represented 13.90% of the total population of Isabel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matlang in the 2015 Census was 5,898 broken down into 1,420 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,003 | 1,079 | 4.64 | |
| 5,362 | 1,135 | 4.72 | |
| 5,514 | 1,191 | 4.63 | |
| 5,663 | 1,322 | 4.28 | |
| 5,822 | 1,329 | 4.38 | |
| 5,898 | 1,420 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matlang is 10 to 14, with 597 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 46 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 129 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 489 | 8.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 572 | 9.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 597 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 541 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 556 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 510 | 8.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 428 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 341 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 341 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 332 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 363 | 6.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 296 | 4.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 196 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 113 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 74 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 48 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 0.77% |
| Total | 5,972 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matlang grew from 5,003 in 1990 to 6,502 in 2020, an increase of 1,499 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.81%, or an increase of 530 people, from the previous population of 5,972 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,003 | – | |
| 5,362 | 1.31% | |
| 5,514 | 0.60% | |
| 5,663 | 0.37% | |
| 5,841 | 1.13% | |
| 5,972 | 0.42% | |
| 6,502 | 1.81% |
Location
Matlang is situated at approximately 10.8897, 124.4562, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matlang 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.