Matnog
Matnog | |
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| Municipality of Matnog | |
 Skyline of Matnog | |
 Seal | |
| Nickname: Gateway of Luzon | |
 Map of Sorsogon with Matnog highlighted | |
.svg)  Matnog Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°35′08″N 124°05′08″E / 12.5856°N 124.0856°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| District | 2nd district of Sorsogon |
| Founded | May 17, 1800 |
| Barangays | 40 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Claudith Morata-So |
| • Electorate | 30,676 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 162.40 km2 (62.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 41,989 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4708 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 160.6 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Sorsogon language Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Matnog, officially the Municipality of Matnog, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,989 people.[3]
Local elders say that the name Matnog comes from the word "matonog" (very audible) - that describes to the loud sound of the waves. The native people of Matnog are the Agta, Tabangon, and Cimaron Tribe. The site of one of the busiest seaports in the Philippines, it is the jump off point to the southern Philippines and vice versa.
Barangays
Matnog is politically subdivided into 40 barangays.
- Balocawe
- Banogao
- Banuangdaan
- Bariis
- Bolo
- Bon-Ot Big
- Bon-Ot Small
- Cabagahan
- Calayuan
- Calintaan
- Caloocan (Poblacion)
- Calpi
- Camachiles (Poblacion)
- Camcaman (Poblacion)
- Coron-coron
- Culasi
- Gadgaron
- Genablan Occidental
- Genablan Oriental
- Hidhid
- Laboy
- Lajong
- Mambajog
- Manjumlad
- Manurabi
- Naburacan
- Paghuliran
- Pangi
- Pawa
- Poropandan
- Santa Isabel
- Sinalmacan
- Sinang-Atan
- Sinebaran
- Sisigon
- Sua
- Sulangan
- Tablac (Poblacion)
- Tabunan (Poblacion)
- Tugas
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 2,457 | — |
| 1918 | 4,437 | +4.02% |
| 1939 | 10,119 | +4.00% |
| 1948 | 12,036 | +1.95% |
| 1960 | 15,570 | +2.17% |
| 1970 | 20,330 | +2.70% |
| 1975 | 20,680 | +0.34% |
| 1980 | 24,193 | +3.19% |
| 1990 | 25,957 | +0.71% |
| 1995 | 29,309 | +2.30% |
| 2000 | 32,712 | +2.38% |
| 2007 | 34,517 | +0.74% |
| 2010 | 37,641 | +3.20% |
| 2015 | 41,101 | +1.69% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] | ||
Model Ecological City
A consortium of Filipino and Japanese investors are leading the establishment of an Ecological Model City or Eco City in this town. The "Eco City" is a 50-hectare development zone which will feature eco-friendly industrial and manufacturing plants. It will include an international airport to be built inside the zone.[8]
Transportation
Transportation includes buses going to and from Metro Manila and Bulan and ferries going to and from Allen, Northern Samar.[9]
References
- ^ Municipality of Matnog | (DILG)
- ^ "Province: Sorsogon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Sorsogon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/210730/japanese-traders-build-100million-model-city
- ^ Bloom, Greg (September 15, 2010). Philippines. Lonely Planet. p. 202. ISBN 9781742203706.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Matnog, Sorsogon LGU Profile
Places adjacent to Matnog | |
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 Province of Sorsogon | |
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Sorsogon City (capital and largest city) | |
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