Calapayan, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 1,423 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9962, 123.8189 (11° 60' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.6 meters (143.0 feet) |
Calapayan is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,423. This represented 2.05% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calapayan in the 2015 Census was 1,276 broken down into 331 households or an average of 3.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 839 | 163 | 5.15 | |
| 1,037 | 211 | 4.91 | |
| 1,243 | 264 | 4.71 | |
| 1,205 | 282 | 4.27 | |
| 1,283 | 297 | 4.32 | |
| 1,276 | 331 | 3.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calapayan is 10 to 14, with 194 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 9.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 173 | 13.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 194 | 15.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 8.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 5.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 4.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 5.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.55% |
| Total | 1,276 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calapayan grew from 839 in 1990 to 1,423 in 2020, an increase of 584 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.32%, or an increase of 147 people, from the previous population of 1,276 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 839 | – | |
| 1,037 | 4.05% | |
| 1,243 | 3.96% | |
| 1,205 | -0.43% | |
| 1,283 | 2.31% | |
| 1,276 | -0.10% | |
| 1,423 | 2.32% |
Location
Calapayan is situated at approximately 11.9962, 123.8189, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.6 meters or 143.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calapayan 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.