Matelarag, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 370 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3147, 125.0241 (12° 19' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.8 meters (81.4 feet) |
Matelarag is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 370. This represented 1.01% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matelarag in the 2015 Census was 343 broken down into 68 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 52 | 5.37 | |
| 290 | 62 | 4.68 | |
| 261 | 48 | 5.44 | |
| 322 | 62 | 5.19 | |
| 352 | 63 | 5.59 | |
| 343 | 68 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matelarag is 10 to 14, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 12.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 15.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 16.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 8.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 6.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 4.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 4.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 3.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 6.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 4.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.58% |
| Total | 343 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matelarag grew from 279 in 1990 to 370 in 2020, an increase of 91 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 27 people, from the previous population of 343 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | – | |
| 290 | 0.73% | |
| 261 | -2.23% | |
| 322 | 2.94% | |
| 352 | 3.30% | |
| 343 | -0.49% | |
| 370 | 1.61% |
Location
Matelarag is situated at approximately 12.3147, 125.0241, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.8 meters or 81.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matelarag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Catoto-ogan, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Lumala-og, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Guyo, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Hangi, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- San Fernando, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- H. Jolejole District (Poblacion), Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Rebong, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Quirino District (Poblacion), Las Navas, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.