Matuguinao, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6708 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 172.51 km2 (66.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 7,364 |
| Density (2020) | 43 / km2 (111 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 9' North, 124° 53' East (12.1440, 124.8852) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Matuguinao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 172.51 square kilometers or 66.61 square miles which constitutes 2.85% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,364. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.16% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 43 inhabitants per square kilometer or 111 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Matuguinao has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angyap | 2.70% | 199 | 197 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Bag-otan | 3.71% | 273 | 198 | 37.88% | 6.99% |
| Barruz | 9.37% | 690 | 625 | 10.40% | 2.10% |
| Camonoan | 1.90% | 140 | 170 | -17.65% | -4.00% |
| Carolina | 2.05% | 151 | 191 | -20.94% | -4.83% |
| Deit | 3.53% | 260 | 290 | -10.34% | -2.27% |
| Del Rosario | 2.08% | 153 | 203 | -24.63% | -5.78% |
| Inubod | 3.48% | 256 | 275 | -6.91% | -1.50% |
| Libertad | 2.92% | 215 | 211 | 1.90% | 0.40% |
| Ligaya | 1.17% | 86 | 172 | -50.00% | -13.58% |
| Mabuligon Poblacion | 19.13% | 1,409 | 1,292 | 9.06% | 1.84% |
| Maduroto Poblacion | 23.30% | 1,716 | 1,361 | 26.08% | 5.00% |
| Mahanud | 3.45% | 254 | 279 | -8.96% | -1.96% |
| Mahayag | 2.15% | 158 | 219 | -27.85% | -6.64% |
| Nagpapacao | 5.40% | 398 | 371 | 7.28% | 1.49% |
| Rizal | 2.49% | 183 | 307 | -40.39% | -10.32% |
| Salvacion | 2.55% | 188 | 189 | -0.53% | -0.11% |
| San Isidro | 3.45% | 254 | 277 | -8.30% | -1.81% |
| San Roque | 2.68% | 197 | 293 | -32.76% | -8.02% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.50% | 184 | 168 | 9.52% | 1.93% |
| Matuguinao Total | 7,364 | 7,288 | 1.04% | 0.22% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Matuguinao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱55,274,974.40.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,386,550.53 | – |
| 2010 | 33,567,963.10 | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 36,228,025.59 | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 35,527,288.63 | -1.93% |
| 2013 | 38,905,176.13 | 9.51% |
| 2014 | 44,023,203.40 | 13.16% |
| 2015 | 50,264,994.36 | 14.18% |
| 2016 | 55,274,974.40 | 9.97% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Matuguinao in the 2015 Census was 7,274 broken down into 1,523 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,794 | 750 | 5.06 | |
| 5,205 | 951 | 5.47 | |
| 5,340 | 875 | 6.10 | |
| 6,589 | 1,075 | 6.13 | |
| 6,723 | 1,244 | 5.40 | |
| 7,274 | 1,523 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matuguinao is 10 to 14, with 980 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 38 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 208 | 2.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 789 | 10.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 967 | 13.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 980 | 13.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 872 | 11.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 755 | 10.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 514 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 432 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 363 | 4.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 347 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 270 | 3.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 222 | 3.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 170 | 2.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 138 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 118 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 50 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 55 | 0.75% |
| Total | 7,288 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matuguinao grew from 896 in 1939 to 7,364 in 2020, an increase of 6,468 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.22%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 7,288 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 2,216 | 9.73% | |
| 1,818 | -1.73% | |
| 2,198 | 1.87% | |
| 3,942 | 12.44% | |
| 5,020 | 4.95% | |
| 3,819 | -2.70% | |
| 5,205 | 5.97% | |
| 5,361 | 0.64% | |
| 6,589 | 2.89% | |
| 6,746 | 0.86% | |
| 7,288 | 1.48% | |
| 7,364 | 0.22% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Matuguinao for the year 2019 was 5,960, broken down into 3,056 males and 2,904 females.
Location
The municipal center of Matuguinao is situated at approximately 12° 9' North, 124° 53' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 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 Matuguinao are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Gandara, Samar, San Jose de Buan, Samar, San Jorge, Samar, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, Pagsanghan, Samar, and Las Navas, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 502.18 kilometers (312.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gandara, Samar, 16.55 kilometers (10.28 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- San Jose de Buan, Samar, 18.36 kilometers (11.41 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S56°E)
- San Jorge, Samar, 19.35 kilometers (12.02 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, 20.50 kilometers (12.74 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Pagsanghan, Samar, 26.64 kilometers (16.55 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Las Navas, Northern Samar, 26.80 kilometers (16.65 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 32.76 kilometers (20.36 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 40.79 kilometers (25.34 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 83.86 kilometers (52.11 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Tacloban, 100.41 kilometers (62.39 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 129.65 kilometers (80.56 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 132.32 kilometers (82.22 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
Distance from Manila: 502.18 kilometers (312.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°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.