Matambag, Municipality of Palapag, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Palapag |
| Postal code | 6421 |
| Population (2020) | 480 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5020, 125.1108 (12° 30' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.9 meters (75.1 feet) |
Matambag is a barangay in the municipality of Palapag, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 480. This represented 1.41% of the total population of Palapag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matambag in the 2015 Census was 409 broken down into 90 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 69 | 5.38 | |
| 373 | 73 | 5.11 | |
| 592 | 94 | 6.30 | |
| 643 | 108 | 5.95 | |
| 466 | 87 | 5.36 | |
| 409 | 90 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matambag is 10 to 14, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 11.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 13.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 13.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 9.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 6.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 6.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.49% |
| Total | 409 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matambag grew from 371 in 1990 to 480 in 2020, an increase of 109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.43%, or an increase of 71 people, from the previous population of 409 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | – | |
| 373 | 0.10% | |
| 592 | 10.41% | |
| 643 | 1.15% | |
| 466 | -11.06% | |
| 409 | -2.45% | |
| 480 | 3.43% |
Location
Matambag is situated at approximately 12.5020, 125.1108, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.9 meters or 75.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matambag 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.