Matin‑ao, Municipality of Hinunangan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Hinunangan |
| Postal code | 6608 |
| Population (2020) | 551 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4076, 125.1729 (10° 24' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.5 meters (50.9 feet) |
Matin‑ao is a barangay in the municipality of Hinunangan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 551. This represented 1.89% of the total population of Hinunangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Matin-ao in the 2015 Census was 547 broken down into 126 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 42 | 5.83 | |
| 358 | 75 | 4.77 | |
| 439 | 81 | 5.42 | |
| 506 | 100 | 5.06 | |
| 520 | 101 | 5.15 | |
| 547 | 126 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matin-ao is 15 to 19, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 7.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 9.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 14.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 13.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 5.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 4.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 6.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.37% |
| Total | 547 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Matin-ao grew from 245 in 1990 to 551 in 2020, an increase of 306 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.15%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 547 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | – | |
| 358 | 7.36% | |
| 439 | 4.47% | |
| 506 | 1.98% | |
| 520 | 1.00% | |
| 547 | 0.97% | |
| 551 | 0.15% |
Location
Matin‑ao is situated at approximately 10.4076, 125.1729, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.5 meters or 50.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Matin‑ao 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.