Matalom, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 6526 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Area (2007) | 132.00 km2 (50.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 33,121 |
| Density (2015) | 251 / km2 (650 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 17' North, 124° 47' East (10.2831, 124.7877) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Matalom is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 132.00 square kilometers or 50.97 square miles which constitutes 2.09% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 33,121. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.75% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 251 inhabitants per square kilometer or 650 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Matalom has 30 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbanga | 3.67% | 1,216 | 1,142 | 6.48% | 1.20% |
| Altavista | 2.34% | 776 | 753 | 3.05% | 0.57% |
| Bagong Lipunan | 2.55% | 845 | 679 | 24.45% | 4.25% |
| Cahagnaan | 6.09% | 2,016 | 1,945 | 3.65% | 0.68% |
| Calumpang | 3.23% | 1,071 | 1,036 | 3.38% | 0.63% |
| Caningag | 0.85% | 283 | 280 | 1.07% | 0.20% |
| Caridad Norte | 4.00% | 1,325 | 1,202 | 10.23% | 1.87% |
| Caridad Sur | 3.58% | 1,186 | 1,109 | 6.94% | 1.29% |
| Elevado | 5.17% | 1,714 | 1,531 | 11.95% | 2.17% |
| Esperanza | 2.64% | 876 | 781 | 12.16% | 2.21% |
| Hitoog | 2.27% | 752 | 699 | 7.58% | 1.40% |
| Itum | 3.30% | 1,092 | 910 | 20.00% | 3.53% |
| Lowan | 1.44% | 476 | 606 | -21.45% | -4.49% |
| Monte Alegre | 1.96% | 649 | 821 | -20.95% | -4.38% |
| President Garcia | 3.59% | 1,189 | 1,104 | 7.70% | 1.42% |
| Punong | 3.01% | 997 | 1,006 | -0.89% | -0.17% |
| San Isidro | 2.53% | 839 | 796 | 5.40% | 1.01% |
| San Juan | 2.23% | 738 | 771 | -4.28% | -0.83% |
| San Pedro | 2.98% | 987 | 970 | 1.75% | 0.33% |
| San Salvador | 4.07% | 1,348 | 1,217 | 10.76% | 1.97% |
| San Vicente | 1.50% | 496 | 480 | 3.33% | 0.63% |
| Santa Fe | 7.64% | 2,531 | 2,276 | 11.20% | 2.04% |
| Santa Paz | 5.21% | 1,724 | 1,629 | 5.83% | 1.09% |
| Santo Niño | 3.59% | 1,190 | 1,189 | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Taglibas Imelda | 1.99% | 658 | 533 | 23.45% | 4.09% |
| Tag‑os | 4.37% | 1,446 | 1,250 | 15.68% | 2.81% |
| Templanza | 4.01% | 1,328 | 1,277 | 3.99% | 0.75% |
| Tigbao | 3.41% | 1,130 | 1,082 | 4.44% | 0.83% |
| Waterloo | 1.58% | 522 | 478 | 9.21% | 1.69% |
| Zaragoza | 5.20% | 1,721 | 1,545 | 11.39% | 2.08% |
| Matalom Total | 33,121 | 31,097 | 6.51% | 1.21% | |
Historical population
The population of Matalom grew from 18,010 in 1960 to 33,121 in 2015, an increase of 15,111 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 2,024 people, from the previous population of 31,097 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18,010 | – | |
| 22,047 | 2.00% | |
| 24,861 | 2.44% | |
| 26,182 | 1.04% | |
| 28,291 | 0.78% | |
| 28,232 | -0.04% | |
| 30,216 | 1.47% | |
| 31,055 | 0.38% | |
| 31,097 | 0.05% | |
| 33,121 | 1.21% |
Location
The municipal center of Matalom is situated at approximately 10° 17' North, 124° 47' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 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 Matalom are Maasin, Baybay, Ormoc, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. The nearest municipalities are Bato, Hilongos, Hindang, Bontoc, Tomas Oppus, and Sogod. Its distance from the national capital is 631.17 kilometers (392.19 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bato, Leyte, 5.03 kilometers (3.13 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Hilongos, Leyte, 10.82 kilometers (6.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Hindang, Leyte, 17.97 kilometers (11.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 21.46 kilometers (13.33 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, 21.90 kilometers (13.61 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Sogod, Southern Leyte, 23.98 kilometers (14.90 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 17.74 kilometers (11.02 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 43.59 kilometers (27.09 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 82.18 kilometers (51.07 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 87.34 kilometers (54.27 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 91.88 kilometers (57.09 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Mandaue, 92.66 kilometers (57.58 miles) to the West (N87°W)
Distance from Manila: 631.17 kilometers (392.19 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 33,121, ranked 843 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 50.97 square kilometers, ranked 836 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 251 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 818 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.21%, ranked 888 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal codes are from the Philippine Postal Corporation.