Upper Caynaga, Municipality of Lope de Vega, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Lope de Vega |
| Postal code | 6403 |
| Population (2020) | 250 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2895, 124.6425 (12° 17' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 141.9 meters (465.5 feet) |
Upper Caynaga is a barangay in the municipality of Lope de Vega, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 250. This represented 1.70% of the total population of Lope de Vega.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Caynaga in the 2015 Census was 589 broken down into 100 households or an average of 5.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 25 | 5.08 | |
| 201 | 31 | 6.48 | |
| 206 | 33 | 6.24 | |
| 219 | 34 | 6.44 | |
| 203 | 29 | 7.00 | |
| 589 | 100 | 5.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Caynaga is 1 to 4, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 13.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 10.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 10.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 13.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 7.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 7.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 3.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 4.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.17% |
| Total | 589 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Upper Caynaga grew from 127 in 1990 to 250 in 2020, an increase of 123 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 16.50%, or a decrease of 339 people, from the previous population of 589 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 127 | – | |
| 201 | 8.98% | |
| 206 | 0.53% | |
| 219 | 0.85% | |
| 203 | -2.72% | |
| 589 | 22.48% | |
| 250 | -16.50% |
Location
Upper Caynaga is situated at approximately 12.2895, 124.6425, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 141.9 meters or 465.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Caynaga shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Gen. Luna, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- San Miguel, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Osmeña, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Lower Caynaga, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Bayho, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Sampaguita, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Curry, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Getigo, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Lope de Vega (Poblacion), Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.