Mataluto, Municipality of Tagapul-an, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tagapul-An |
| Postal code | 6712 |
| Population (2020) | 646 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagapul-an |
| Coordinates | 12.0547, 124.2019 (12° 3' North, 124° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.6 feet) |
Mataluto is a barangay in the municipality of Tagapul-An, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 646. This represented 7.34% of the total population of Tagapul-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mataluto in the 2015 Census was 617 broken down into 161 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550 | 113 | 4.87 | |
| 658 | 130 | 5.06 | |
| 623 | 131 | 4.76 | |
| 661 | 120 | 5.51 | |
| 522 | 113 | 4.62 | |
| 617 | 161 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mataluto is 5 to 9, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 10.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 10.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 8.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 10.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 8.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 4.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 3.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 6.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 5.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.78% |
| Total | 617 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mataluto grew from 550 in 1990 to 646 in 2020, an increase of 96 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.97%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 617 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 550 | – | |
| 658 | 3.42% | |
| 623 | -1.17% | |
| 661 | 0.82% | |
| 522 | -8.23% | |
| 617 | 3.23% | |
| 646 | 0.97% |
Location
Mataluto is situated at approximately 12.0547, 124.2019, in the island of Tagapul-an. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mataluto 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.