Capsay, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 2,649 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4526, 123.4114 (12° 27' North, 123° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.1 meters (190.6 feet) |
Capsay is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,649. This represented 3.00% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capsay in the 2015 Census was 2,378 broken down into 478 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,517 | 270 | 5.62 | |
| 1,485 | 270 | 5.50 | |
| 1,373 | 250 | 5.49 | |
| 1,650 | 301 | 5.48 | |
| 2,043 | 393 | 5.20 | |
| 2,378 | 478 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capsay is 5 to 9, with 343 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 80 | 3.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 315 | 13.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 343 | 14.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 313 | 13.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 247 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 226 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 145 | 6.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 135 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 4.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 2.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 2.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 1.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 0.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.46% |
| Total | 2,402 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capsay grew from 1,517 in 1990 to 2,649 in 2020, an increase of 1,132 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.08%, or an increase of 247 people, from the previous population of 2,402 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,517 | – | |
| 1,485 | -0.40% | |
| 1,373 | -1.67% | |
| 1,650 | 2.57% | |
| 2,064 | 8.49% | |
| 2,402 | 2.93% | |
| 2,649 | 2.08% |
Location
Capsay is situated at approximately 12.4526, 123.4114, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.1 meters or 190.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capsay 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.