Capas, Province of Tarlac
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 2315 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 377.60 km2 (145.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 156,056 |
| Density (2020) | 413 / km2 (1,070 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 20' North, 120° 35' East (15.3361, 120.5899) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.0 meters (170.5 feet) |
Capas is a municipality in the landlocked province of Tarlac.
The municipality has a land area of 377.60 square kilometers or 145.79 square miles which constitutes 12.39% of Tarlac's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 156,056. This represented 10.38% of the total population of Tarlac province, or 1.26% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 413 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,070 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Capas has 20 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aranguren | 4.94% | 7,714 | 7,683 | 0.40% | 0.08% |
| Bueno | 1.32% | 2,059 | 1,755 | 17.32% | 3.42% |
| Cristo Rey | 22.64% | 35,334 | 31,123 | 13.53% | 2.71% |
| Cubcub | 2.59% | 4,039 | 3,553 | 13.68% | 2.74% |
| Cutcut 1st | 7.73% | 12,059 | 10,475 | 15.12% | 3.01% |
| Cutcut 2nd | 5.26% | 8,214 | 6,885 | 19.30% | 3.78% |
| Dolores | 4.94% | 7,706 | 6,752 | 14.13% | 2.82% |
| Estrada | 2.60% | 4,059 | 3,347 | 21.27% | 4.14% |
| Lawy | 4.53% | 7,073 | 6,423 | 10.12% | 2.05% |
| Manga | 1.35% | 2,100 | 1,788 | 17.45% | 3.44% |
| Manlapig | 1.59% | 2,475 | 2,002 | 23.63% | 4.57% |
| Maruglu | 1.87% | 2,916 | 2,599 | 12.20% | 2.45% |
| O'Donnell | 10.24% | 15,973 | 14,542 | 9.84% | 2.00% |
| Santa Juliana | 4.76% | 7,426 | 7,078 | 4.92% | 1.02% |
| Santa Lucia | 7.36% | 11,484 | 11,174 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Santa Rita | 1.49% | 2,325 | 1,819 | 27.82% | 5.30% |
| Santo Domingo 1st | 1.55% | 2,419 | 2,224 | 8.77% | 1.78% |
| Santo Domingo 2nd | 4.44% | 6,933 | 6,297 | 10.10% | 2.05% |
| Santo Rosario | 4.48% | 6,991 | 7,099 | -1.52% | -0.32% |
| Talaga | 4.33% | 6,757 | 5,584 | 21.01% | 4.10% |
| Capas Total | 156,056 | 140,202 | 11.31% | 2.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Capas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱309,096,040.41.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 163,772,925.62 | – |
| 2010 | 173,351,579.71 | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 186,910,086.26 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 182,778,060.99 | -2.21% |
| 2013 | 204,668,277.16 | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 238,098,827.22 | 16.33% |
| 2015 | 273,382,370.87 | 14.82% |
| 2016 | 309,096,040.41 | 13.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Capas in the 2015 Census was 139,182 broken down into 32,458 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61,185 | 10,547 | 5.80 | |
| 81,015 | 14,573 | 5.56 | |
| 94,888 | 18,333 | 5.18 | |
| 121,902 | 23,716 | 5.14 | |
| 125,722 | 26,243 | 4.79 | |
| 139,182 | 32,458 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capas is 5 to 9, with 15,490 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 885 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,976 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 12,290 | 8.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 15,490 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 14,994 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 14,120 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 13,258 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 11,421 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 10,355 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,796 | 6.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 8,317 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,214 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,937 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,789 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,494 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,463 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,370 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,033 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 885 | 0.63% |
| Total | 140,202 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capas grew from 6,077 in 1903 to 156,056 in 2020, an increase of 149,979 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.28%, or an increase of 15,854 people, from the previous population of 140,202 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,077 | – | |
| 9,244 | 2.68% | |
| 13,178 | 1.79% | |
| 16,398 | 2.27% | |
| 26,617 | 4.35% | |
| 35,515 | 2.86% | |
| 42,561 | 3.70% | |
| 46,523 | 1.80% | |
| 61,205 | 2.78% | |
| 81,036 | 5.40% | |
| 95,219 | 3.52% | |
| 122,084 | 3.49% | |
| 125,852 | 1.11% | |
| 140,202 | 2.08% | |
| 156,056 | 2.28% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Capas for the year 2019 was 71,024, broken down into 34,360 males and 36,664 females.
Location
The municipal center of Capas is situated at approximately 15° 20' North, 120° 35' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.0 meters or 170.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Capas are Mabalacat, Pampanga, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Angeles, San Fernando, Pampanga, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Concepcion, Tarlac, Bamban, Tarlac, Magalang, Pampanga, La Paz, Tarlac, San Jose, Tarlac, and Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 92.54 kilometers (57.50 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Concepcion, Tarlac, 7.15 kilometers (4.45 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Bamban, Tarlac, 7.39 kilometers (4.59 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Magalang, Pampanga, 15.49 kilometers (9.63 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- La Paz, Tarlac, 18.90 kilometers (11.75 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- San Jose, Tarlac, 20.66 kilometers (12.84 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, 25.21 kilometers (15.66 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
Nearest cities
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 12.65 kilometers (7.86 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 16.58 kilometers (10.30 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Angeles, 21.71 kilometers (13.49 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 35.71 kilometers (22.19 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 38.70 kilometers (24.05 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 43.87 kilometers (27.26 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
Distance from Manila: 92.54 kilometers (57.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.