Capangihan, Municipality of Tolosa, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tolosa |
| Postal code | 6503 |
| Population (2020) | 635 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0322, 125.0242 (11° 2' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Capangihan is a barangay in the municipality of Tolosa, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 635. This represented 3.07% of the total population of Tolosa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capangihan in the 2015 Census was 732 broken down into 177 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 | 103 | 5.53 | |
| 596 | 123 | 4.85 | |
| 616 | 130 | 4.74 | |
| 632 | 134 | 4.72 | |
| 703 | 147 | 4.78 | |
| 732 | 177 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capangihan is 5 to 9, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 11.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 101 | 13.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 9.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 9.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 4.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 2.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.55% |
| Total | 732 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capangihan grew from 570 in 1990 to 635 in 2020, an increase of 65 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.95%, or a decrease of 97 people, from the previous population of 732 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 570 | – | |
| 596 | 0.84% | |
| 616 | 0.71% | |
| 632 | 0.35% | |
| 703 | 3.95% | |
| 732 | 0.77% | |
| 635 | -2.95% |
Location
Capangihan is situated at approximately 11.0322, 125.0242, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capangihan 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.