Casapa, Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Jiabong |
| Postal code | 6701 |
| Population (2020) | 381 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8790, 125.0204 (11° 53' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 185.2 meters (607.6 feet) |
Casapa is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 381. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Casapa in the 2015 Census was 434 broken down into 82 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407 | 81 | 5.02 | |
| 483 | 98 | 4.93 | |
| 459 | 99 | 4.64 | |
| 443 | 88 | 5.03 | |
| 516 | 109 | 4.73 | |
| 434 | 82 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casapa is 5 to 9, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 10.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 15.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 14.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 13.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 7.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 4.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 3.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.46% |
| Total | 434 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casapa fell from 407 in 1990 to 381 in 2020, a decrease of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.70%, or a decrease of 53 people, from the previous population of 434 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 407 | – | |
| 483 | 3.26% | |
| 459 | -1.09% | |
| 443 | -0.49% | |
| 516 | 5.71% | |
| 434 | -3.24% | |
| 381 | -2.70% |
Location
Casapa is situated at approximately 11.8790, 125.0204, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 185.2 meters or 607.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Casapa 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.