Kapai, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 9709 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 398.50 km2 (153.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,581 |
| Density (2020) | 52 / km2 (134 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 4' North, 124° 22' East (8.0738, 124.3638) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 575.8 meters (1,888.6 feet) |
Kapai is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 398.50 square kilometers or 153.86 square miles which constitutes 2.65% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,581. This represented 1.72% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 52 inhabitants per square kilometer or 134 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kapai has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babayog | 3.44% | 707 | 647 | 9.27% | 1.88% |
| Cormatan | 6.29% | 1,295 | 1,094 | 18.37% | 3.61% |
| Dilabayan | 5.43% | 1,118 | 1,055 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| Dilimbayan | 4.01% | 826 | 763 | 8.26% | 1.68% |
| Dimagaling | 7.21% | 1,484 | 1,431 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Dimunda | 5.40% | 1,111 | 1,097 | 1.28% | 0.27% |
| Doronan | 6.21% | 1,279 | 1,018 | 25.64% | 4.92% |
| Gadongan | 3.25% | 668 | 606 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Kasayanan | 4.52% | 931 | 868 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Kasayanan West | 4.97% | 1,023 | 967 | 5.79% | 1.19% |
| Kibolos | 3.26% | 671 | 636 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Kining | 3.69% | 759 | 723 | 4.98% | 1.03% |
| Lidasan | 5.02% | 1,034 | 948 | 9.07% | 1.84% |
| Macadar | 3.04% | 625 | 561 | 11.41% | 2.30% |
| Malna Proper | 5.63% | 1,158 | 1,030 | 12.43% | 2.50% |
| Pagalongan | 3.77% | 775 | 639 | 21.28% | 4.15% |
| Pantaon | 6.73% | 1,385 | 1,336 | 3.67% | 0.76% |
| Parao | 4.87% | 1,003 | 947 | 5.91% | 1.22% |
| Pindolonan | 8.91% | 1,834 | 1,793 | 2.29% | 0.48% |
| Poblacion | 4.35% | 895 | 735 | 21.77% | 4.23% |
| Kapai Total | 20,581 | 18,894 | 8.93% | 1.82% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kapai for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,062,636.00.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55,801,035.49 | – |
| 2010 | 55,706,866.51 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 63,317,651.37 | 13.66% |
| 2012 | 61,296,123.37 | -3.19% |
| 2013 | 66,425,499.91 | 8.37% |
| 2014 | 75,372,337.61 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 86,240,331.01 | 14.42% |
| 2016 | 95,062,636.00 | 10.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kapai in the 2015 Census was 18,816 broken down into 2,723 households or an average of 6.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,221 | 1,703 | 6.59 | |
| 13,310 | 1,907 | 6.98 | |
| 16,564 | 2,270 | 7.30 | |
| 18,916 | 2,570 | 7.36 | |
| 17,370 | 2,526 | 6.88 | |
| 18,816 | 2,723 | 6.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kapai is 5 to 9, with 3,010 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 540 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,851 | 15.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,010 | 15.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,578 | 13.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,056 | 10.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,561 | 8.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,268 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,133 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,158 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 952 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 731 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 475 | 2.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 244 | 1.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 121 | 0.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 96 | 0.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 75 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.10% |
| Total | 18,894 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kapai grew from 596 in 1918 to 20,581 in 2020, an increase of 19,985 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.82%, or an increase of 1,687 people, from the previous population of 18,894 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 596 | – | |
| 891 | 2.03% | |
| 1,476 | 5.31% | |
| 5,029 | 11.38% | |
| 5,169 | 0.27% | |
| 6,938 | 6.08% | |
| 5,544 | -4.39% | |
| 11,221 | 7.31% | |
| 13,310 | 3.25% | |
| 16,564 | 4.80% | |
| 18,916 | 1.85% | |
| 17,370 | -3.06% | |
| 18,894 | 1.61% | |
| 20,581 | 1.82% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kapai for the year 2019 was 6,656, broken down into 3,423 males and 3,233 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kapai is situated at approximately 8° 4' North, 124° 22' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 575.8 meters or 1,888.6 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 Kapai are Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tagoloan II, Lanao del Sur, Bubong, Lanao del Sur, Ditsaan-Ramain, Lanao del Sur, Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, Pantar, Lanao del Norte, and Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 810.82 kilometers (503.82 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tagoloan II, Lanao del Sur, 5.30 kilometers (3.29 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Bubong, Lanao del Sur, 9.18 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Ditsaan-Ramain, Lanao del Sur, 9.34 kilometers (5.80 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, 10.62 kilometers (6.60 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Pantar, Lanao del Norte, 10.76 kilometers (6.69 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, 11.72 kilometers (7.28 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
Nearest cities
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 10.79 kilometers (6.70 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Iligan, 22.75 kilometers (14.14 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 56.28 kilometers (34.97 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 57.68 kilometers (35.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 57.56 kilometers (35.77 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 67.21 kilometers (41.76 miles) to the West (S90°W)
Distance from Manila: 810.82 kilometers (503.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.