Capaysagan, 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) | 101 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9197, 125.0353 (11° 55' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 135.9 meters (445.9 feet) |
Capaysagan is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 101. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Capaysagan in the 2015 Census was 140 broken down into 27 households or an average of 5.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 25 | 5.16 | |
| 171 | 34 | 5.03 | |
| 148 | 32 | 4.63 | |
| 146 | 25 | 5.84 | |
| 159 | 28 | 5.68 | |
| 140 | 27 | 5.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Capaysagan is 20 to 24, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 55 to 59, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 13 | 9.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 17 | 12.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 16 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 15 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 17.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 7 | 5.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 5 | 3.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 7 | 5.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 9.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 3.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 140 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Capaysagan fell from 129 in 1990 to 101 in 2020, a decrease of 28 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.64%, or a decrease of 39 people, from the previous population of 140 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | – | |
| 171 | 5.42% | |
| 148 | -3.05% | |
| 146 | -0.19% | |
| 159 | 3.15% | |
| 140 | -2.39% | |
| 101 | -6.64% |
Location
Capaysagan is situated at approximately 11.9197, 125.0353, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 135.9 meters or 445.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Capaysagan 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.