Capangpangan, City of Vigan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| City | Vigan |
| Postal code | 2700 |
| Population (2020) | 1,731 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5732, 120.3937 (17° 34' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Capangpangan is a barangay in the city of Vigan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,731. This represented 3.21% of the total population of Vigan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capangpangan in the 2015 Census was 1,792 broken down into 368 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,177 | 215 | 5.47 | |
| 1,236 | 215 | 5.75 | |
| 1,416 | 282 | 5.02 | |
| 1,480 | 289 | 5.12 | |
| 1,637 | 330 | 4.96 | |
| 1,792 | 368 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capangpangan is 25 to 29, with 177 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 7.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 175 | 9.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 9.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 7.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 169 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 177 | 9.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 173 | 9.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 116 | 6.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 86 | 4.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 93 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,797 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capangpangan grew from 1,182 in 1990 to 1,731 in 2020, an increase of 549 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.78%, or a decrease of 66 people, from the previous population of 1,797 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,182 | – | |
| 1,236 | 0.84% | |
| 1,416 | 2.96% | |
| 1,490 | 0.71% | |
| 1,637 | 3.48% | |
| 1,797 | 1.79% | |
| 1,731 | -0.78% |
Location
Capangpangan is situated at approximately 17.5732, 120.3937, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capangpangan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Julian, Bantay, Ilocos Sur
- Buquig, Bantay, Ilocos Sur
- Cabaroan, Bantay, Ilocos Sur
- Barangay V (Poblacion), Vigan, Ilocos Sur
- Barangay II (Poblacion), Vigan, Ilocos Sur
- San Julian Sur, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
- Barangay VI (Poblacion), Vigan, Ilocos Sur
- San Julian Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
- San Jose, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.