Capul Facts
| Area | 30.5 km² |
| Population | 14,413 |
| Male Population | 7,408 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 7,005 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1202.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +97.6% |
| Median Age | 20.8 years (Male: 20.3, Female: 21.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.42370, 124.18110 |
| Zip Codes | 6408 |
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Capul Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,107 | 4,075 | 7,293 | 13,620 | 14,413 |
| Population Density | 36.3 / km² | 133.6 / km² | 239.1 / km² | 446.6 / km² | 472.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Capul Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 86.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capul | +1130.4% | +234.2% | +86.8% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Capul Median Age
Median Age: 20.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capul | 20.8 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Capul Population Density
Population Density: 473 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capul | 14,413 | 30.5 km² | 473 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Capul Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1920 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Philippines CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Philippines CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 104,920,564 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 353.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.7) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/19 | 11:02 PM | 4.5 | 45.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSE of Miaga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/19 | 9:03 PM | 4.6 | 32.1 km | 10,000 m | 12km NE of Miaga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/19 | 9:42 AM | 4.6 | 48.8 km | 24,650 m | 6km NNE of Marintoc, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/18 | 6:34 PM | 5.1 | 52.8 km | 101,900 m | 0km E of Cervantes, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 3:46 PM | 4.5 | 38.6 km | 110,670 m | 2km NE of Bulusan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/17 | 8:43 AM | 4.4 | 26 km | 10,000 m | 8km S of Quezon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/17 | 10:55 AM | 4.6 | 53.7 km | 68,700 m | 22km N of Bobon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/15 | 9:28 AM | 5.2 | 52.6 km | 111,100 m | 19km N of Biri, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 2:37 PM | 4.6 | 50.1 km | 11,000 m | 4km N of Marintoc, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/14 | 9:28 AM | 4.6 | 47 km | 39,260 m | 4km WNW of Pena, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Capul
Capul is a fifth class island municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 12,659 people. Prior to its founding as a town, Capul Island itself with its lighthouse built on the islan..
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