Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 62 |
| Postal code | 5200 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Verde Island Passage, Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 250.06 km2 (96.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 145,786 |
| Density (2020) | 583 / km2 (1,510 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 24' North, 121° 11' East (13.4070, 121.1778) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.4 feet) |
Calapan is a coastal component city in the province of Oriental Mindoro. It serves as the provincial capital as well as the regional center of MIMAROPA Region.
The city has a land area of 250.06 square kilometers or 96.55 square miles which constitutes 5.90% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 145,786. This represented 16.05% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 4.52% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 583 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,510 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Calapan has 62 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balingayan | 1.10% | 1,607 | 1,570 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| Balite | 3.08% | 4,489 | 3,472 | 29.29% | 5.56% |
| Baruyan | 2.24% | 3,268 | 3,029 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| Batino | 1.14% | 1,667 | 1,711 | -2.57% | -0.55% |
| Bayanan I | 0.82% | 1,200 | 1,041 | 15.27% | 3.04% |
| Bayanan II | 2.12% | 3,084 | 2,951 | 4.51% | 0.93% |
| Biga | 1.63% | 2,382 | 2,250 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| Bondoc | 0.40% | 584 | 416 | 40.38% | 7.40% |
| Bucayao | 1.81% | 2,640 | 2,667 | -1.01% | -0.21% |
| Buhuan | 0.61% | 896 | 946 | -5.29% | -1.14% |
| Bulusan | 3.90% | 5,680 | 3,936 | 44.31% | 8.03% |
| Calero | 0.99% | 1,439 | 1,478 | -2.64% | -0.56% |
| Camansihan | 1.71% | 2,493 | 2,377 | 4.88% | 1.01% |
| Camilmil | 2.79% | 4,071 | 4,557 | -10.66% | -2.35% |
| Canubing I | 2.71% | 3,949 | 3,497 | 12.93% | 2.59% |
| Canubing II | 2.55% | 3,722 | 3,582 | 3.91% | 0.81% |
| Comunal | 2.31% | 3,362 | 3,051 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| Guinobatan | 3.03% | 4,423 | 3,748 | 18.01% | 3.55% |
| Gulod | 0.55% | 795 | 897 | -11.37% | -2.51% |
| Gutad | 1.05% | 1,532 | 1,364 | 12.32% | 2.47% |
| Ibaba East | 0.69% | 1,010 | 1,068 | -5.43% | -1.17% |
| Ibaba West | 1.89% | 2,759 | 2,687 | 2.68% | 0.56% |
| Ilaya | 2.72% | 3,965 | 3,974 | -0.23% | -0.05% |
| Lalud | 2.92% | 4,259 | 4,410 | -3.42% | -0.73% |
| Lazareto | 3.29% | 4,799 | 4,555 | 5.36% | 1.10% |
| Libis | 0.95% | 1,378 | 1,564 | -11.89% | -2.63% |
| Lumang Bayan | 3.59% | 5,231 | 4,965 | 5.36% | 1.10% |
| Mahal na Pangalan | 1.05% | 1,526 | 1,316 | 15.96% | 3.17% |
| Maidlang | 0.81% | 1,186 | 1,117 | 6.18% | 1.27% |
| Malad | 0.64% | 938 | 822 | 14.11% | 2.82% |
| Malamig | 1.36% | 1,981 | 1,863 | 6.33% | 1.30% |
| Managpi | 2.02% | 2,945 | 2,742 | 7.40% | 1.51% |
| Masipit | 2.09% | 3,052 | 3,115 | -2.02% | -0.43% |
| Nag-iba I | 0.68% | 989 | 947 | 4.44% | 0.92% |
| Nag-iba II | 1.17% | 1,708 | 1,785 | -4.31% | -0.92% |
| Navotas | 0.56% | 810 | 765 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Pachoca | 2.69% | 3,918 | 3,362 | 16.54% | 3.27% |
| Palhi | 2.28% | 3,321 | 2,475 | 34.18% | 6.38% |
| Panggalaan | 0.41% | 594 | 574 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Parang | 2.30% | 3,352 | 3,018 | 11.07% | 2.23% |
| Patas | 0.64% | 932 | 868 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Personas | 1.12% | 1,635 | 1,405 | 16.37% | 3.24% |
| Putingtubig | 1.05% | 1,529 | 1,507 | 1.46% | 0.31% |
| Salong | 2.60% | 3,784 | 3,367 | 12.38% | 2.49% |
| San Antonio | 2.42% | 3,521 | 3,448 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| San Vicente Central | 0.25% | 371 | 359 | 3.34% | 0.69% |
| San Vicente East | 0.40% | 579 | 622 | -6.91% | -1.50% |
| San Vicente North | 0.39% | 570 | 749 | -23.90% | -5.59% |
| San Vicente South | 0.31% | 459 | 608 | -24.51% | -5.75% |
| San Vicente West | 0.36% | 527 | 608 | -13.32% | -2.96% |
| Santa Cruz | 0.55% | 809 | 737 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| Santa Isabel | 3.25% | 4,732 | 3,915 | 20.87% | 4.07% |
| Santa Maria Village | 0.76% | 1,111 | 1,517 | -26.76% | -6.35% |
| Santa Rita | 1.28% | 1,864 | 1,770 | 5.31% | 1.10% |
| Santo Niño | 2.52% | 3,670 | 3,804 | -3.52% | -0.75% |
| Sapul | 3.05% | 4,452 | 2,792 | 59.46% | 10.32% |
| Silonay | 0.94% | 1,369 | 1,383 | -1.01% | -0.21% |
| Suqui | 2.59% | 3,778 | 2,041 | 85.11% | 13.84% |
| Tawagan | 0.92% | 1,348 | 1,217 | 10.76% | 2.18% |
| Tawiran | 1.61% | 2,353 | 2,152 | 9.34% | 1.90% |
| Tibag | 1.66% | 2,414 | 2,441 | -1.11% | -0.23% |
| Wawa | 0.67% | 975 | 919 | 6.09% | 1.25% |
| Calapan Total | 145,786 | 133,893 | 8.88% | 1.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Calapan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱629,630,663.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 366,532,615.62 | – |
| 2010 | 420,762,315.48 | 14.80% |
| 2011 | 464,640,861.31 | 10.43% |
| 2012 | 430,251,584.72 | -7.40% |
| 2013 | 455,833,876.11 | 5.95% |
| 2014 | 504,362,542.48 | 10.65% |
| 2015 | 572,914,543.61 | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 629,630,663.37 | 9.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Calapan in the 2015 Census was 132,864 broken down into 30,734 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85,664 | 15,687 | 5.46 | |
| 96,141 | 18,751 | 5.13 | |
| 105,631 | 20,929 | 5.05 | |
| 116,399 | 25,137 | 4.63 | |
| 123,480 | 27,242 | 4.53 | |
| 132,864 | 30,734 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calapan is 5 to 9, with 14,312 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,060 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,750 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 11,167 | 8.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 14,312 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 13,694 | 10.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 13,750 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,920 | 8.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 10,618 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 9,963 | 7.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,157 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 8,037 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,932 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,930 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,020 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,075 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,848 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,571 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,089 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 1,060 | 0.79% |
| Total | 133,893 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calapan grew from 5,554 in 1903 to 145,786 in 2020, an increase of 140,232 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.81%, or an increase of 11,893 people, from the previous population of 133,893 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,554 | – | |
| 13,571 | 5.80% | |
| 17,158 | 1.18% | |
| 22,340 | 2.74% | |
| 33,060 | 3.51% | |
| 47,532 | 3.62% | |
| 55,608 | 3.20% | |
| 67,370 | 3.91% | |
| 85,898 | 2.46% | |
| 96,506 | 2.21% | |
| 105,910 | 2.01% | |
| 116,976 | 1.38% | |
| 124,173 | 2.20% | |
| 133,893 | 1.45% | |
| 145,786 | 1.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Calapan for the year 2019 was 83,588, broken down into 39,631 males and 43,957 females.
Location
The city center of Calapan is situated at approximately 13° 24' North, 121° 11' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.4 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 Calapan are Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, San Pablo, Laguna, Lucena, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Lobo, Batangas, and Victoria, Oriental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 132.69 kilometers (82.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Baco, Oriental Mindoro, 10.34 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, 16.37 kilometers (10.17 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, 17.41 kilometers (10.82 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, 26.33 kilometers (16.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Lobo, Batangas, 26.81 kilometers (16.66 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, 28.02 kilometers (17.41 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
Nearest cities
- Batangas City, Batangas, 40.75 kilometers (25.32 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 59.14 kilometers (36.75 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 75.00 kilometers (46.60 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 75.07 kilometers (46.65 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Lucena, 74.99 kilometers (46.59 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 77.37 kilometers (48.07 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Distance from Manila: 132.69 kilometers (82.45 miles) to the North (N9°W)
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.