Capalonga, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 4607 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 290.00 km2 (111.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,223 |
| Density (2020) | 125 / km2 (324 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 20' North, 122° 30' East (14.3317, 122.4938) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.4 meters (14.4 feet) |
Capalonga is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 290.00 square kilometers or 111.97 square miles which constitutes 12.73% of Camarines Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,223. This represented 5.75% of the total population of Camarines Norte province, or 0.60% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 125 inhabitants per square kilometer or 324 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Capalonga has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alayao | 9.13% | 3,306 | 2,837 | 16.53% | 3.27% |
| Binawangan | 5.23% | 1,895 | 1,707 | 11.01% | 2.22% |
| Calabaca | 8.89% | 3,221 | 2,872 | 12.15% | 2.44% |
| Camagsaan | 3.36% | 1,217 | 1,031 | 18.04% | 3.55% |
| Catabaguangan | 1.90% | 689 | 728 | -5.36% | -1.15% |
| Catioan | 10.65% | 3,858 | 3,237 | 19.18% | 3.76% |
| Del Pilar | 5.25% | 1,901 | 1,602 | 18.66% | 3.67% |
| Itok | 7.20% | 2,609 | 1,882 | 38.63% | 7.12% |
| Lucbanan | 2.10% | 759 | 605 | 25.45% | 4.89% |
| Mabini | 1.86% | 674 | 633 | 6.48% | 1.33% |
| Mactang | 2.09% | 756 | 811 | -6.78% | -1.47% |
| Magsaysay | 5.62% | 2,037 | 1,854 | 9.87% | 2.00% |
| Mataque | 3.87% | 1,401 | 1,211 | 15.69% | 3.12% |
| Old Camp | 3.64% | 1,318 | 1,444 | -8.73% | -1.90% |
| Poblacion | 9.39% | 3,402 | 3,366 | 1.07% | 0.22% |
| San Antonio | 2.54% | 920 | 591 | 55.67% | 9.76% |
| San Isidro | 0.62% | 224 | 219 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| San Roque | 2.91% | 1,053 | 835 | 26.11% | 5.00% |
| Tanawan | 2.41% | 872 | 872 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Ubang | 6.17% | 2,234 | 2,003 | 11.53% | 2.32% |
| Villa Aurora | 3.52% | 1,275 | 1,184 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Villa Belen | 1.66% | 602 | 691 | -12.88% | -2.86% |
| Capalonga Total | 36,223 | 32,215 | 12.44% | 2.50% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Capalonga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱106,696,164.86.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59,698,368.41 | – |
| 2010 | 63,609,954.09 | 6.55% |
| 2011 | 69,805,277.16 | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 67,882,773.30 | -2.75% |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 84,551,858.52 | – |
| 2015 | 94,606,543.15 | 11.89% |
| 2016 | 106,696,164.86 | 12.78% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Capalonga in the 2015 Census was 32,213 broken down into 7,169 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,538 | 4,226 | 5.57 | |
| 25,256 | 4,819 | 5.24 | |
| 26,570 | 5,031 | 5.28 | |
| 29,668 | 5,908 | 5.02 | |
| 31,285 | 6,627 | 4.72 | |
| 32,213 | 7,169 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capalonga is 5 to 9, with 4,273 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 226 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 811 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,532 | 10.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,273 | 13.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,258 | 13.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,317 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,354 | 7.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,980 | 6.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,903 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,828 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,736 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,573 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,296 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,084 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 802 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 590 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 382 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 270 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 226 | 0.70% |
| Total | 32,215 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capalonga grew from 1,817 in 1903 to 36,223 in 2020, an increase of 34,406 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.50%, or an increase of 4,008 people, from the previous population of 32,215 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,817 | – | |
| 2,311 | 1.53% | |
| 4,313 | 3.17% | |
| 5,318 | 2.17% | |
| 15,505 | 9.87% | |
| 17,891 | 1.41% | |
| 20,904 | 3.17% | |
| 21,718 | 0.77% | |
| 23,557 | 0.82% | |
| 25,336 | 1.37% | |
| 26,577 | 1.03% | |
| 29,683 | 1.54% | |
| 31,299 | 1.95% | |
| 32,215 | 0.55% | |
| 36,223 | 2.50% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Capalonga for the year 2019 was 20,383, broken down into 10,108 males and 10,275 females.
Location
The municipal center of Capalonga is situated at approximately 14° 20' North, 122° 30' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.4 meters or 14.4 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 Capalonga are Tayabas, Quezon, Lucena, Naga, Camarines Sur, San Pablo, Laguna, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Calamba, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Santa Elena, Camarines Norte, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Paracale, Camarines Norte, Tagkawayan, Quezon, Labo, Camarines Norte, and Jomalig, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 165.72 kilometers (102.97 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Elena, Camarines Norte, 19.48 kilometers (12.11 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, 21.85 kilometers (13.58 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Paracale, Camarines Norte, 32.25 kilometers (20.04 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Tagkawayan, Quezon, 40.79 kilometers (25.35 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Labo, Camarines Norte, 41.27 kilometers (25.65 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Jomalig, Quezon, 44.01 kilometers (27.35 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
Nearest cities
- Tayabas, Quezon, 103.07 kilometers (64.04 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Lucena, 104.80 kilometers (65.12 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 108.27 kilometers (67.28 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 129.39 kilometers (80.40 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 141.40 kilometers (87.86 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Calamba, Laguna, 144.14 kilometers (89.56 miles) to the West (S85°W)
Distance from Manila: 165.72 kilometers (102.97 miles) to the West (N80°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.