Ocapon, Municipality of Villaverde, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Villaverde |
| Postal code | 3710 |
| Population (2020) | 998 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6315, 121.1308 (16° 38' North, 121° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 825.1 meters (2,707.0 feet) |
Ocapon is a barangay in the municipality of Villaverde, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 998. This represented 4.96% of the total population of Villaverde.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ocapon in the 2015 Census was 970 broken down into 220 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | 102 | 5.27 | |
| 618 | 115 | 5.37 | |
| 789 | 149 | 5.30 | |
| 878 | 198 | 4.43 | |
| 911 | 209 | 4.36 | |
| 970 | 220 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ocapon is 5 to 9, with 108 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 | 22 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 11.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 10.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 105 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 7.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.13% |
| Total | 970 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ocapon grew from 538 in 1990 to 998 in 2020, an increase of 460 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 970 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 538 | – | |
| 618 | 2.63% | |
| 789 | 5.38% | |
| 878 | 1.48% | |
| 911 | 1.35% | |
| 970 | 1.20% | |
| 998 | 0.60% |
Location
Ocapon is situated at approximately 16.6315, 121.1308, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 825.1 meters or 2,707.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ocapon 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.