Capacuhan, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 899 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2393, 124.5871 (12° 14' North, 124° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.5 meters (100.1 feet) |
Capacuhan is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 899. This represented 0.48% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capacuhan in the 2015 Census was 808 broken down into 169 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 83 | 6.00 | |
| 521 | 103 | 5.06 | |
| 611 | 121 | 5.05 | |
| 664 | 124 | 5.35 | |
| 725 | 143 | 5.07 | |
| 808 | 169 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capacuhan is 10 to 14, with 117 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 3.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 10.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 14.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 12.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 5.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.62% |
| Total | 808 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capacuhan grew from 498 in 1990 to 899 in 2020, an increase of 401 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.27%, or an increase of 91 people, from the previous population of 808 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 498 | – | |
| 521 | 0.85% | |
| 611 | 3.48% | |
| 664 | 1.15% | |
| 725 | 3.25% | |
| 808 | 2.08% | |
| 899 | 2.27% |
Location
Capacuhan is situated at approximately 12.2393, 124.5871, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.5 meters or 100.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capacuhan 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.