Wright, Municipality of Tapaz, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Tapaz |
| Postal code | 5814 |
| Population (2020) | 1,292 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1884, 122.4862 (11° 11' North, 122° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 123.2 meters (404.2 feet) |
Wright is a barangay in the municipality of Tapaz, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,292. This represented 2.37% of the total population of Tapaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wright in the 2015 Census was 1,035 broken down into 235 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | 169 | 5.93 | |
| 978 | 176 | 5.56 | |
| 1,012 | 170 | 5.95 | |
| 975 | 194 | 5.03 | |
| 977 | 197 | 4.96 | |
| 1,035 | 235 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wright is 5 to 9, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 98 | 9.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 101 | 9.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 8.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.55% |
| Total | 1,035 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wright grew from 1,002 in 1990 to 1,292 in 2020, an increase of 290 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.78%, or an increase of 257 people, from the previous population of 1,035 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | – | |
| 978 | -0.45% | |
| 1,012 | 0.74% | |
| 975 | -0.51% | |
| 977 | 0.07% | |
| 1,035 | 1.10% | |
| 1,292 | 4.78% |
Location
Wright is situated at approximately 11.1884, 122.4862, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 123.2 meters or 404.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wright 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.