Situated in the municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Barangay Matulatula is one of the administrative divisions of MIMAROPA Region. It had a population of 3,776 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Zendy Maderazo Villanueva(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Matulatula · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Matulatula
Barangay Matulatula is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Pola, located in the province of Oriental Mindoro, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Matulatula had a population of 3,776. This made it the 2nd largest of 23 barangays in Pola by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Matulatula accounted for approximately 10.56% of the total population of Pola, which stood at 35,771 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Matulatula changed from 4,031 to 3,776, a shift of -6.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Pola. Barangay Matulatula is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pola is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Matulatula, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Oriental Mindoro, which contains 426 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Matulatula ranks 54th by 2024 POPCEN population. Oriental Mindoro is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Matulatula 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 Pola 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 Matulatula from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,921
—
—
2020 CPH
4,031
+110
+2.8%
2024 POPCEN
3,776
-255
-6.3%
2015–2020: +2.8% total (+0.55%/yr).2020–2024: -6.3% total (-1.62%/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 Pola
2ndof 23
Among the top 10% of Pola by population.
Share of Pola
10.6%
of the municipality's total 35,771 residents.
Rank in Oriental Mindoro
54thof 426
Province-wide percentile: 88.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Pola (municipality) class
3rd
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 Matulatula
Where is Barangay Matulatula located?▾
Barangay Matulatula is a barangay in the municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Matulatula hall?▾
Barangay Matulatula is located in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Matulatula?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Matulatula is Zendy Maderazo Villanueva (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Matulatula?▾
You can contact Barangay Matulatula via phone at (043) 748-4835.
What municipality is Barangay Matulatula part of?▾
Barangay Matulatula is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Matulatula urban or rural?▾
Barangay Matulatula 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 Pola?▾
Pola is classified as a 3rd 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 Matulatula.
Has the population of Barangay Matulatula been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Matulatula went from 4,031 residents to 3,776 — a change of -6.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Matulatula in?▾
Barangay Matulatula is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Oriental Mindoro, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Pola.
How many barangays are in Pola?▾
Pola has 23 barangays, including Barangay Matulatula. You can browse the full list on our Pola page.
How many residents does Barangay Matulatula have?▾
Barangay Matulatula had a population of 3,776 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Matulatula?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pola is 5206. 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 Matulatula, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Matulatula 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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