Capihan, Municipality of San Rafael, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | San Rafael |
| Postal code | 3008 |
| Population (2020) | 6,128 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9990, 120.9304 (14° 60' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.2 meters (72.8 feet) |
Capihan is a barangay in the municipality of San Rafael, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,128. This represented 5.94% of the total population of San Rafael.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capihan in the 2015 Census was 6,423 broken down into 1,404 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,883 | 547 | 5.27 | |
| 3,228 | 633 | 5.10 | |
| 4,060 | 837 | 4.85 | |
| 5,162 | 1,056 | 4.89 | |
| 5,080 | 1,188 | 4.28 | |
| 6,423 | 1,404 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capihan is 20 to 24, with 677 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 39 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 123 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 483 | 7.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 632 | 9.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 610 | 9.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 636 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 677 | 10.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 617 | 9.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 605 | 9.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 514 | 8.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 340 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 316 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 264 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 201 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 151 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 116 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 59 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 0.62% |
| Total | 6,423 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capihan grew from 2,883 in 1990 to 6,128 in 2020, an increase of 3,245 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.98%, or a decrease of 295 people, from the previous population of 6,423 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,883 | – | |
| 3,228 | 2.14% | |
| 4,060 | 5.04% | |
| 5,183 | 3.43% | |
| 5,083 | -0.71% | |
| 6,423 | 4.56% | |
| 6,128 | -0.98% |
Location
Capihan is situated at approximately 14.9990, 120.9304, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.2 meters or 72.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capihan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.