Calapi, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 2,647 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9435, 125.0218 (11° 57' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 148.2 meters (486.2 feet) |
Calapi is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,647. This represented 17.33% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calapi in the 2015 Census was 2,745 broken down into 497 households or an average of 5.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,206 | 392 | 5.63 | |
| 2,082 | 387 | 5.38 | |
| 2,443 | 457 | 5.35 | |
| 2,320 | 426 | 5.45 | |
| 2,593 | 524 | 4.95 | |
| 2,745 | 497 | 5.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calapi is 10 to 14, with 373 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 63 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 247 | 9.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 323 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 373 | 13.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 346 | 12.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 245 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 160 | 5.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 4.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 185 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 117 | 4.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 84 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.77% |
| Total | 2,745 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calapi grew from 2,206 in 1990 to 2,647 in 2020, an increase of 441 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.76%, or a decrease of 98 people, from the previous population of 2,745 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,206 | – | |
| 2,132 | -0.64% | |
| 2,443 | 2.96% | |
| 2,332 | -0.64% | |
| 2,682 | 5.22% | |
| 2,745 | 0.44% | |
| 2,647 | -0.76% |
Location
Calapi is situated at approximately 11.9435, 125.0218, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 148.2 meters or 486.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calapi 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.