Matag-ob, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 6532 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 104.40 km2 (40.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,522 |
| Density (2020) | 168 / km2 (435 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 9' North, 124° 28' East (11.1465, 124.4729) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.4 meters (116.0 feet) |
Matag-ob is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 104.40 square kilometers or 40.31 square miles which constitutes 1.65% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,522. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 168 inhabitants per square kilometer or 435 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Matag-ob has 21 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balagtas | 10.24% | 1,795 | 2,045 | -12.22% | -2.71% |
| Bonoy | 3.37% | 590 | 599 | -1.50% | -0.32% |
| Bulak | 3.28% | 575 | 570 | 0.88% | 0.18% |
| Cambadbad | 2.84% | 497 | 534 | -6.93% | -1.50% |
| Candelaria | 4.17% | 731 | 789 | -7.35% | -1.59% |
| Cansoso | 4.14% | 726 | 692 | 4.91% | 1.01% |
| Imelda | 2.33% | 408 | 437 | -6.64% | -1.43% |
| Malazarte | 1.52% | 267 | 258 | 3.49% | 0.72% |
| Mansahaon | 5.01% | 878 | 923 | -4.88% | -1.05% |
| Mansalip | 7.34% | 1,286 | 1,253 | 2.63% | 0.55% |
| Masaba | 2.27% | 398 | 397 | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Naulayan | 3.19% | 559 | 580 | -3.62% | -0.77% |
| Riverside | 3.73% | 654 | 836 | -21.77% | -5.04% |
| San Dionisio | 2.07% | 362 | 330 | 9.70% | 1.97% |
| San Guillermo | 3.50% | 614 | 670 | -8.36% | -1.82% |
| San Marcelino | 5.06% | 886 | 840 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| San Sebastian | 4.29% | 751 | 880 | -14.66% | -3.28% |
| San Vicente | 11.46% | 2,008 | 1,989 | 0.96% | 0.20% |
| Santa Rosa | 6.86% | 1,202 | 1,378 | -12.77% | -2.84% |
| Santo Rosario | 9.83% | 1,723 | 1,741 | -1.03% | -0.22% |
| Talisay | 3.49% | 612 | 632 | -3.16% | -0.67% |
| Matag-ob Total | 17,522 | 18,373 | -4.63% | -0.99% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Matag-ob for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱63,777,474.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,791,963.84 | – |
| 2010 | 38,697,528.18 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 42,226,157.37 | 9.12% |
| 2012 | 41,466,481.56 | -1.80% |
| 2013 | 45,312,773.78 | 9.28% |
| 2014 | 51,078,362.19 | 12.72% |
| 2015 | 58,416,759.12 | 14.37% |
| 2016 | 63,777,474.82 | 9.18% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Matag-ob in the 2015 Census was 18,373 broken down into 4,570 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,468 | 3,131 | 4.94 | |
| 17,333 | 3,512 | 4.94 | |
| 17,523 | 3,523 | 4.97 | |
| 16,764 | 3,683 | 4.55 | |
| 17,089 | 3,911 | 4.37 | |
| 18,373 | 4,570 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matag-ob is 10 to 14, with 2,166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 221 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 375 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,597 | 8.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,092 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,166 | 11.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,864 | 10.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,462 | 7.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,260 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,146 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,062 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 972 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 926 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 857 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 769 | 4.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 659 | 3.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 432 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 283 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 230 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 221 | 1.20% |
| Total | 18,373 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matag-ob grew from 9,226 in 1960 to 17,522 in 2020, an increase of 8,296 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.99%, or a decrease of 851 people, from the previous population of 18,373 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,226 | – | |
| 9,474 | 0.26% | |
| 11,970 | 4.80% | |
| 16,401 | 6.50% | |
| 15,474 | -0.58% | |
| 17,333 | 2.15% | |
| 17,527 | 0.24% | |
| 16,764 | -0.61% | |
| 17,089 | 0.70% | |
| 18,373 | 1.39% | |
| 17,522 | -0.99% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Matag-ob for the year 2019 was 13,032, broken down into 6,622 males and 6,410 females.
Location
The municipal center of Matag-ob is situated at approximately 11° 9' North, 124° 28' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.4 meters or 116.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Matag-ob are Ormoc, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, Tacloban, Baybay, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, and Danao, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Kananga, Leyte, Villaba, Leyte, Palompon, Leyte, Tabango, Leyte, Isabel, Leyte, and Leyte, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 537.46 kilometers (333.96 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kananga, Leyte, 10.49 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Villaba, Leyte, 11.40 kilometers (7.08 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Palompon, Leyte, 14.21 kilometers (8.83 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Tabango, Leyte, 20.84 kilometers (12.95 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Isabel, Leyte, 24.69 kilometers (15.34 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Leyte, Leyte, 24.78 kilometers (15.40 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 21.53 kilometers (13.38 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 52.28 kilometers (32.49 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Tacloban, 59.06 kilometers (36.70 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 62.88 kilometers (39.07 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 82.70 kilometers (51.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Danao, Cebu, 84.69 kilometers (52.62 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
Distance from Manila: 537.46 kilometers (333.96 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.