Capas, Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Agoo |
| Postal code | 2504 |
| Population (2020) | 801 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3099, 120.4133 (16° 19' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.8 meters (238.8 feet) |
Capas is a barangay in the municipality of Agoo, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 801. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Agoo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capas in the 2015 Census was 1,070 broken down into 228 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 597 | 118 | 5.06 | |
| 712 | 132 | 5.39 | |
| 798 | 148 | 5.39 | |
| 968 | 190 | 5.09 | |
| 941 | 195 | 4.83 | |
| 1,070 | 228 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capas is 10 to 14, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 7.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 11.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 10.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 5.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.12% |
| Total | 1,070 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capas grew from 597 in 1990 to 801 in 2020, an increase of 204 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.91%, or a decrease of 269 people, from the previous population of 1,070 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 597 | – | |
| 712 | 3.36% | |
| 798 | 2.48% | |
| 968 | 2.70% | |
| 941 | -1.02% | |
| 1,070 | 2.48% | |
| 801 | -5.91% |
Location
Capas is situated at approximately 16.3099, 120.4133, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.8 meters or 238.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capas 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.