Located in Cortes, Surigao Del Sur, Barangay Matho is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Cortes. It had a population of 1,460 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Russell Morales Lavilla(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Matho · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Matho
Barangay Matho is a small barangay in the municipality of Cortes, located in the province of Surigao Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Matho had a population of 1,460. This made it the 5th largest of 12 barangays in Cortes by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Matho accounted for approximately 8.10% of the total population of Cortes, which stood at 18,023 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Matho moved from 1,451 residents to 1,460, an intercensal change of +0.6%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Matho is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cortes is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Matho, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Sur, which contains 309 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Matho ranks 151st by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Matho is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Cortes or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Matho from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,124
—
—
2020 CPH
1,451
+327
+29.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,460
+9
+0.6%
2015–2020: +29.1% total (+5.24%/yr).2020–2024: +0.6% total (+0.15%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Cortes
5thof 12
Among the upper half of Cortes by population.
Share of Cortes
8.1%
of the municipality's total 18,023 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
151stof 309
Province-wide percentile: 51.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Cortes (municipality) class
4th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Matho
Where is Barangay Matho located?▾
Barangay Matho is a barangay in the municipality of Cortes, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Matho hall?▾
Barangay Matho is located in Cortes, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Matho?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Matho is Russell Morales Lavilla (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Matho?▾
You can contact Barangay Matho via phone at 09630772736.
What municipality is Barangay Matho part of?▾
Barangay Matho is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Cortes, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Matho urban or rural?▾
Barangay Matho is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Cortes?▾
Cortes is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Matho.
Has the population of Barangay Matho been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Matho went from 1,451 residents to 1,460 — a change of +0.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Matho in?▾
Barangay Matho is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Sur, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Cortes.
How many barangays are in Cortes?▾
Cortes has 12 barangays, including Barangay Matho. You can browse the full list on our Cortes page.
How many residents does Barangay Matho have?▾
Barangay Matho had a population of 1,460 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Matho?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cortes is 6341. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Matho, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Matho was last updated on 2026-05-26. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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