Capiñahan, Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | San Isidro |
| Postal code | 6535 |
| Population (2020) | 1,987 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4083, 124.3530 (11° 24' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Capiñahan, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Isidro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,987. This represented 6.47% of the total population of San Isidro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capiñahan in the 2015 Census was 2,325 broken down into 571 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,163 | 249 | 4.67 | |
| 1,556 | 342 | 4.55 | |
| 1,459 | 329 | 4.43 | |
| 1,839 | 407 | 4.52 | |
| 1,739 | 432 | 4.03 | |
| 2,325 | 571 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Capiñahan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 247 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 220 | 9.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 247 | 10.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 247 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 225 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 226 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 168 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 128 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 123 | 5.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 135 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 112 | 4.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 89 | 3.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 2.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.31% |
| Total | 2,368 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capiñahan grew from 1,170 in 1990 to 1,987 in 2020, an increase of 817 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.63%, or a decrease of 381 people, from the previous population of 2,368 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,170 | – | |
| 1,561 | 5.55% | |
| 1,469 | -1.29% | |
| 1,839 | 3.15% | |
| 1,739 | -2.01% | |
| 2,368 | 6.05% | |
| 1,987 | -3.63% |
Location
Capiñahan is situated at approximately 11.4083, 124.3530, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 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.