Cayapes, Municipality of Kapangan, Province of Benguet
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Municipality | Kapangan |
| Postal code | 2613 |
| Population (2020) | 849 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5915, 120.5858 (16° 35' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,022.8 meters (3,355.6 feet) |
Cayapes is a barangay in the municipality of Kapangan, in the province of Benguet. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 849. This represented 4.40% of the total population of Kapangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cayapes in the 2015 Census was 817 broken down into 194 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 714 | 130 | 5.49 | |
| 653 | 134 | 4.87 | |
| 864 | 161 | 5.37 | |
| 743 | 174 | 4.27 | |
| 962 | 177 | 5.44 | |
| 817 | 194 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cayapes is 30 to 34, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 7.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 7.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 7.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 7.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 7.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 7.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 8.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 6.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 6.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 4.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 2.82% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 2.57% |
| Total | 817 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cayapes grew from 714 in 1990 to 849 in 2020, an increase of 135 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 32 people, from the previous population of 817 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 714 | – | |
| 653 | -1.66% | |
| 864 | 6.19% | |
| 743 | -2.06% | |
| 962 | 9.86% | |
| 817 | -3.06% | |
| 849 | 0.81% |
Location
Cayapes is situated at approximately 16.5915, 120.5858, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,022.8 meters or 3,355.6 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Cayapes is composed of three sitios:
- Cayapes Proper
- Dagao
- Locot
Adjacent barangays
Cayapes shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of Kapangan Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.