Capiñahan, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Lemery |
| Postal code | 5043 |
| Population (2020) | 1,078 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2297, 122.9068 (11° 14' North, 122° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 90.4 meters (296.6 feet) |
Capiñahan is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,078. This represented 3.43% of the total population of Lemery.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capiñahan in the 2015 Census was 724 broken down into 198 households or an average of 3.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | 88 | 5.34 | |
| 494 | 92 | 5.37 | |
| 526 | 109 | 4.83 | |
| 592 | 129 | 4.59 | |
| 700 | 151 | 4.64 | |
| 724 | 198 | 3.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capiñahan is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 8.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 8.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 6.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 5.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 4.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.24% |
| Total | 724 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capiñahan grew from 470 in 1990 to 1,078 in 2020, an increase of 608 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.74%, or an increase of 354 people, from the previous population of 724 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 470 | – | |
| 494 | 0.94% | |
| 526 | 1.35% | |
| 592 | 1.64% | |
| 700 | 6.29% | |
| 724 | 0.64% | |
| 1,078 | 8.74% |
Location
Capiñahan is situated at approximately 11.2297, 122.9068, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 90.4 meters or 296.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capiñahan 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.