Matayonas, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 120 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1143, 124.7418 (12° 7' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 144.9 meters (475.4 feet) |
Matayonas is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 120. This represented 0.45% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matayonas in the 2015 Census was 152 broken down into 28 households or an average of 5.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 29 | 5.34 | |
| 200 | 40 | 5.00 | |
| 205 | 38 | 5.39 | |
| 158 | 26 | 6.08 | |
| 141 | 28 | 5.04 | |
| 152 | 28 | 5.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matayonas is 5 to 9, with 26 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 3.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 11.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 26 | 17.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 15 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 10 | 6.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 9.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 4 | 2.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 4 | 2.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 5.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 152 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matayonas fell from 155 in 1990 to 120 in 2020, a decrease of 35 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.85%, or a decrease of 32 people, from the previous population of 152 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | – | |
| 200 | 4.89% | |
| 205 | 0.53% | |
| 158 | -3.53% | |
| 141 | -4.06% | |
| 152 | 1.44% | |
| 120 | -4.85% |
Location
Matayonas is situated at approximately 12.1143, 124.7418, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 144.9 meters or 475.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matayonas 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.