Capuy, City of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| City | Sorsogon City |
| Postal code | 4700 |
| Population (2020) | 2,608 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9787, 123.9395 (12° 59' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Capuy is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,608. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capuy in the 2015 Census was 2,561 broken down into 545 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,744 | 329 | 5.30 | |
| 1,936 | 373 | 5.19 | |
| 2,182 | 423 | 5.16 | |
| 2,479 | 491 | 5.05 | |
| 2,390 | 527 | 4.54 | |
| 2,561 | 545 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capuy is 10 to 14, with 287 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 237 | 9.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 267 | 10.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 287 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 277 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 230 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 179 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 163 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 134 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 142 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 117 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.82% |
| Total | 2,561 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capuy grew from 1,744 in 1990 to 2,608 in 2020, an increase of 864 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 47 people, from the previous population of 2,561 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,744 | – | |
| 1,936 | 1.98% | |
| 2,182 | 2.60% | |
| 2,479 | 1.78% | |
| 2,390 | -1.32% | |
| 2,561 | 1.32% | |
| 2,608 | 0.38% |
Location
Capuy is situated at approximately 12.9787, 123.9395, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capuy 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.