Kapangan, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 2613 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 164.39 km2 (63.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,297 |
| Density (2020) | 117 / km2 (304 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 35' North, 120° 36' East (16.5751, 120.5979) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 939.6 meters (3,082.0 feet) |
Kapangan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet.
The municipality has a land area of 164.39 square kilometers or 63.47 square miles which constitutes 5.94% of Benguet's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,297. This represented 4.19% of the total population of Benguet province, or 1.07% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 117 inhabitants per square kilometer or 304 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kapangan has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balakbak | 6.24% | 1,205 | 1,322 | -8.85% | -1.93% |
| Beleng-Belis | 4.00% | 772 | 974 | -20.74% | -4.77% |
| Boklaoan | 2.41% | 465 | 478 | -2.72% | -0.58% |
| Cayapes | 4.40% | 849 | 817 | 3.92% | 0.81% |
| Cuba | 5.28% | 1,018 | 1,006 | 1.19% | 0.25% |
| Datakan | 9.76% | 1,883 | 1,774 | 6.14% | 1.26% |
| Gadang | 7.14% | 1,378 | 1,513 | -8.92% | -1.95% |
| Gasweling | 5.21% | 1,005 | 908 | 10.68% | 2.16% |
| Labueg | 8.82% | 1,702 | 1,613 | 5.52% | 1.14% |
| Paykek | 7.71% | 1,488 | 1,279 | 16.34% | 3.24% |
| Poblacion Central | 8.38% | 1,618 | 1,652 | -2.06% | -0.44% |
| Pongayan | 4.50% | 869 | 786 | 10.56% | 2.14% |
| Pudong | 6.38% | 1,231 | 1,380 | -10.80% | -2.38% |
| Sagubo | 10.27% | 1,982 | 1,923 | 3.07% | 0.64% |
| Taba-ao | 9.49% | 1,832 | 1,936 | -5.37% | -1.16% |
| Kapangan Total | 19,297 | 19,361 | -0.33% | -0.07% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kapangan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,410,655.38.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,935,017.65 | – |
| 2010 | 44,865,677.95 | 4.50% |
| 2011 | 48,476,951.93 | 8.05% |
| 2012 | 47,897,807.80 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 54,452,332.49 | 13.68% |
| 2014 | 61,264,816.28 | 12.51% |
| 2015 | 72,096,405.53 | 17.68% |
| 2016 | 76,410,655.38 | 5.98% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kapangan in the 2015 Census was 19,361 broken down into 4,198 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,537 | 2,990 | 5.20 | |
| 15,201 | 3,144 | 4.83 | |
| 18,127 | 3,371 | 5.38 | |
| 18,205 | 3,805 | 4.78 | |
| 20,084 | 4,126 | 4.87 | |
| 19,361 | 4,198 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kapangan is 15 to 19, with 1,888 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 321 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 321 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,510 | 7.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,884 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,843 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,888 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,653 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,539 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,355 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,109 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,050 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 955 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 919 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 838 | 4.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 728 | 3.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 560 | 2.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 478 | 2.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 367 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 364 | 1.88% |
| Total | 19,361 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kapangan grew from 28 in 1903 to 19,297 in 2020, an increase of 19,269 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.07%, or a decrease of 64 people, from the previous population of 19,361 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | – | |
| 3,916 | 36.62% | |
| 6,539 | 2.60% | |
| 8,184 | 2.33% | |
| 10,707 | 2.39% | |
| 12,221 | 1.30% | |
| 12,793 | 0.92% | |
| 13,381 | 0.90% | |
| 15,537 | 1.51% | |
| 15,326 | -0.26% | |
| 18,137 | 3.68% | |
| 18,221 | 0.06% | |
| 20,084 | 3.61% | |
| 19,361 | -0.70% | |
| 19,297 | -0.07% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kapangan for the year 2019 was 13,208, broken down into 6,935 males and 6,273 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kapangan is situated at approximately 16° 35' North, 120° 36' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 939.6 meters or 3,082.0 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 Kapangan are Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Candon, Ilocos Sur, and San Carlos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Tublay, Benguet, La Trinidad, Benguet, Kibungan, Benguet, Sablan, Benguet, Burgos, La Union, and Bagulin, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 223.38 kilometers (138.80 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tublay, Benguet, 11.68 kilometers (7.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- La Trinidad, Benguet, 12.59 kilometers (7.82 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Kibungan, Benguet, 14.66 kilometers (9.11 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Sablan, Benguet, 14.64 kilometers (9.10 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Burgos, La Union, 16.33 kilometers (10.15 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Bagulin, La Union, 17.50 kilometers (10.87 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 18.06 kilometers (11.22 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 30.34 kilometers (18.85 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 65.35 kilometers (40.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 66.46 kilometers (41.29 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 69.86 kilometers (43.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 76.61 kilometers (47.60 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
Distance from Manila: 223.38 kilometers (138.80 miles) to the South (S11°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.