Matnog, Sorsogon

Matnog
Matnog
	Municipality
	Municipality of Matnog
	Skyline of Matnog
	Seal
	Nickname(s): Gateway of Luzon
	Map of Sorsogon with Matnog highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Matnog Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 12°35′N124°05′E / 12.58°N 124.08°E Coordinates: 12°35′N124°05′E / 12.58°N 124.08°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region (Region V)
Province	Sorsogon
District	2nd district
Founded	May 17, 1800
Barangays	40 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Claudith M. So
• Vice Mayor	Carlos G. Estrelon Jr.
• Congressman	Ma. Bernardita B. Ramos
• Electorate	27,105 voters (2019)
Area [2]
• Total	162.40 km2 (62.70 sq mi)
Population (2015 census) [3]
• Total	41,101
• Density	250/km2 (660/sq mi)
• Households	8,347
Economy
• Income class	3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	45.25% (2015) [4]
• Revenue (₱)	111,439,866.35 (2016)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4708
PSGC	056212000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)56
Climate type	tropical rainforest climate
Native languages	Sorsoganon; Tagalog
Website	www.matnog.gov.ph

Last updated August 23, 2020

Matnog, officially the Municipality of Matnog, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 41,101 people.^[3]Its port is one of the busiest in the region, playing host to millions of people crossing the San Bernardino Strait to Northern Samar annually.

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

Population census of Matnog
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 ^[3]^[5]^[6]^[7]

Climate

Climate data for Matnog, Sorsogon
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	27 (81)	28 (82)	29 (84)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	29 (84)
Average low °C (°F)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	65 (2.6)	44 (1.7)	42 (1.7)	39 (1.5)	87 (3.4)	150 (5.9)	184 (7.2)	153 (6.0)	163 (6.4)	154 (6.1)	127 (5.0)	100 (3.9)	1,308 (51.4)
Average rainy days	13.9	9.2	11.0	12.5	19.6	24.3	26.5	25.0	25.5	24.4	19.4	15.1	226.4
Source: Meteoblue ^[8]

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.^[9]

Transportation

Transportation includes buses going to and from Metro Manila and Bulan and ferries going to and from Allen, Northern Samar.^[10]

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References

↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
↑ "Province: Sorsogon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 12 November 2016.
1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
↑ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO . 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. NSO.
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↑ "Matnog, Sorsogon : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
↑ 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.

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[1] "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Sorsogon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA15–05-3] 1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA . Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[4] "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.

[NSO10–05-5] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO . Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-05-6] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.

[LWUA-PopulationData-7] "Province of Sorsogon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[met_norms-8] "Matnog, Sorsogon : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 December 2018.

[9] ttp://www.mb.com.ph/articles/210730/japanese-traders-build-100million-model-city

[Philippines-10] Bloom, Greg (September 15, 2010). Philippines. Lonely Planet. p. 202. ISBN 9781742203706.

v t e Province of Sorsogon
Sorsogon City (capital)
Municipalities	Barcelona Bulan Bulusan Casiguran Castilla Donsol Gubat Irosin Juban Magallanes Matnog Pilar Prieto Diaz Santa Magdalena
Component city	Sorsogon City