Damayan, Municipality of Sapian, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Sapian |
| Postal code | 5806 |
| Population (2020) | 2,428 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4984, 122.5423 (11° 30' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.2 meters (72.8 feet) |
Damayan is a barangay in the municipality of Sapian, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,428. This represented 9.09% of the total population of Sapian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damayan in the 2015 Census was 2,416 broken down into 603 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,054 | 373 | 5.51 | |
| 2,120 | 414 | 5.12 | |
| 2,179 | 444 | 4.91 | |
| 2,256 | 495 | 4.56 | |
| 2,206 | 528 | 4.18 | |
| 2,416 | 603 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damayan is 10 to 14, with 290 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 198 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 287 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 290 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 205 | 8.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 213 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 6.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 171 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 161 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 120 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 118 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 103 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 97 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 83 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 1.53% |
| Total | 2,416 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damayan grew from 2,054 in 1990 to 2,428 in 2020, an increase of 374 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.10%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 2,416 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,054 | – | |
| 2,120 | 0.59% | |
| 2,179 | 0.59% | |
| 2,256 | 0.48% | |
| 2,206 | -0.81% | |
| 2,416 | 1.75% | |
| 2,428 | 0.10% |
Location
Damayan is situated at approximately 11.4984, 122.5423, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.2 meters or 72.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Damayan 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.