Matica‑a, City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| City | Ormoc |
| Postal code | 6541 |
| Population (2020) | 3,777 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1350, 124.5529 (11° 8' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.4 meters (103.0 feet) |
Matica‑a is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,777. This represented 1.64% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matica-a in the 2015 Census was 3,204 broken down into 810 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,985 | 381 | 5.21 | |
| 2,527 | 514 | 4.92 | |
| 2,799 | 552 | 5.07 | |
| 2,661 | 580 | 4.59 | |
| 2,889 | 649 | 4.45 | |
| 3,204 | 810 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matica-a is 5 to 9, with 377 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 67 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 289 | 9.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 377 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 347 | 10.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 314 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 276 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 234 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 232 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 217 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 163 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 132 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 144 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 144 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 108 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 76 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.03% |
| Total | 3,204 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matica-a grew from 1,985 in 1990 to 3,777 in 2020, an increase of 1,792 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.52%, or an increase of 573 people, from the previous population of 3,204 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,985 | – | |
| 2,527 | 4.63% | |
| 2,799 | 2.22% | |
| 2,661 | -0.69% | |
| 2,889 | 3.04% | |
| 3,204 | 1.99% | |
| 3,777 | 3.52% |
Location
Matica‑a is situated at approximately 11.1350, 124.5529, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.4 meters or 103.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matica‑a 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.