Capilihan, Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | San Miguel |
| Postal code | 6518 |
| Population (2020) | 198 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2723, 124.8639 (11° 16' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.7 meters (48.2 feet) |
Capilihan is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 198. This represented 1.00% of the total population of San Miguel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capilihan in the 2015 Census was 211 broken down into 45 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 44 | 5.68 | |
| 289 | 69 | 4.19 | |
| 275 | 59 | 4.66 | |
| 222 | 47 | 4.72 | |
| 258 | 48 | 5.38 | |
| 211 | 45 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capilihan is 10 to 14, with 32 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 3.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 9.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 14.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 15.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 10.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 8.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 5.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 7.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.84% |
| 55 to 59 | – | 0.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 3.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.47% |
| Total | 211 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capilihan fell from 250 in 1990 to 198 in 2020, a decrease of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.33%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 211 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | – | |
| 289 | 2.75% | |
| 275 | -1.06% | |
| 222 | -2.91% | |
| 258 | 5.62% | |
| 211 | -3.76% | |
| 198 | -1.33% |
Location
Capilihan is situated at approximately 11.2723, 124.8639, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.7 meters or 48.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capilihan 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.