Kapanikian, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 2314 |
| Population (2020) | 1,750 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4948, 120.7042 (15° 30' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Kapanikian is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,750. This represented 2.54% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kapanikian in the 2015 Census was 2,011 broken down into 464 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,160 | 222 | 5.23 | |
| 1,216 | 233 | 5.22 | |
| 1,601 | 324 | 4.94 | |
| 1,953 | 391 | 4.99 | |
| 1,909 | 436 | 4.38 | |
| 2,011 | 464 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kapanikian is 5 to 9, with 247 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 175 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 247 | 12.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 195 | 9.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 198 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 8.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 143 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 119 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 115 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 4.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.85% |
| Total | 2,011 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kapanikian grew from 1,160 in 1990 to 1,750 in 2020, an increase of 590 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.88%, or a decrease of 261 people, from the previous population of 2,011 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,160 | – | |
| 1,216 | 0.89% | |
| 1,601 | 6.08% | |
| 1,953 | 2.78% | |
| 1,909 | -0.83% | |
| 2,011 | 1.00% | |
| 1,750 | -2.88% |
Location
Kapanikian is situated at approximately 15.4948, 120.7042, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kapanikian 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.