Libon, Province of Albay
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
Province | Albay |
Barangay count | 47 |
Postal code | 4507 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Burias Pass |
Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
Area (2013) | 235.70 km2 (91.00 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 75,073 |
Density (2020) | 319 / km2 (825 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 13° 18' North, 123° 26' East (13.2998, 123.4384) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.9 meters (58.6 feet) |
Libon is a coastal municipality in the province of Albay.
The municipality has a land area of 235.70 square kilometers or 91.00 square miles which constitutes 9.15% of Albay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 75,073. This represented 5.46% of the total population of Albay province, or 1.23% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 319 inhabitants per square kilometer or 825 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Libon has 47 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
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Alongong | 1.70% | 1,276 | 1,529 | -16.55% | -3.74% |
Apud | 2.56% | 1,919 | 1,938 | -0.98% | -0.21% |
Bacolod | 1.81% | 1,362 | 1,450 | -6.07% | -1.31% |
Bariw | 1.81% | 1,356 | 1,297 | 4.55% | 0.94% |
Bonbon | 4.68% | 3,511 | 3,820 | -8.09% | -1.76% |
Buga | 4.97% | 3,734 | 3,748 | -0.37% | -0.08% |
Bulusan | 3.02% | 2,265 | 2,169 | 4.43% | 0.92% |
Burabod | 2.91% | 2,181 | 2,057 | 6.03% | 1.24% |
Caguscos | 1.37% | 1,031 | 1,051 | -1.90% | -0.40% |
East Carisac | 1.24% | 934 | 947 | -1.37% | -0.29% |
Harigue | 1.07% | 801 | 876 | -8.56% | -1.87% |
Libtong | 0.97% | 729 | 886 | -17.72% | -4.02% |
Linao | 2.20% | 1,653 | 1,544 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
Mabayawas | 0.62% | 462 | 404 | 14.36% | 2.86% |
Macabugos | 3.75% | 2,816 | 2,840 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
Magallang | 0.67% | 501 | 512 | -2.15% | -0.46% |
Malabiga | 1.27% | 955 | 857 | 11.44% | 2.31% |
Marayag | 1.38% | 1,035 | 966 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
Matara | 1.13% | 851 | 894 | -4.81% | -1.03% |
Molosbolos | 1.25% | 937 | 1,084 | -13.56% | -3.02% |
Natasan | 1.02% | 764 | 1,033 | -26.04% | -6.15% |
Niño Jesus | 0.51% | 385 | 342 | 12.57% | 2.52% |
Nogpo | 2.93% | 2,196 | 2,281 | -3.73% | -0.80% |
Pantao | 9.69% | 7,271 | 6,930 | 4.92% | 1.02% |
Rawis | 3.20% | 2,402 | 2,250 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
Sagrada Familia | 2.34% | 1,756 | 1,666 | 5.40% | 1.11% |
Salvacion | 0.68% | 510 | 518 | -1.54% | -0.33% |
Sampongan | 0.60% | 450 | 458 | -1.75% | -0.37% |
San Agustin | 3.50% | 2,627 | 2,570 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
San Antonio | 2.25% | 1,688 | 1,519 | 11.13% | 2.25% |
San Isidro | 2.34% | 1,756 | 1,883 | -6.74% | -1.46% |
San Jose | 3.68% | 2,759 | 2,982 | -7.48% | -1.62% |
San Pascual | 1.71% | 1,282 | 1,229 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
San Ramon | 1.16% | 873 | 764 | 14.27% | 2.85% |
San Vicente | 3.93% | 2,951 | 2,989 | -1.27% | -0.27% |
Santa Cruz | 2.20% | 1,655 | 1,514 | 9.31% | 1.89% |
Talin-talin | 1.97% | 1,479 | 1,555 | -4.89% | -1.05% |
Tambo | 1.26% | 944 | 862 | 9.51% | 1.93% |
Villa Petrona | 2.19% | 1,647 | 1,497 | 10.02% | 2.03% |
West Carisac | 1.40% | 1,049 | 1,053 | -0.38% | -0.08% |
Zone I | 1.88% | 1,415 | 1,486 | -4.78% | -1.03% |
Zone II | 1.44% | 1,081 | 1,249 | -13.45% | -2.99% |
Zone III | 0.92% | 689 | 670 | 2.84% | 0.59% |
Zone IV | 2.55% | 1,918 | 1,769 | 8.42% | 1.72% |
Zone V | 1.49% | 1,117 | 1,068 | 4.59% | 0.95% |
Zone VI | 0.74% | 559 | 531 | 5.27% | 1.09% |
Zone VII | 2.05% | 1,541 | 1,635 | -5.75% | -1.24% |
Libon Total | 75,073 | 75,172 | -0.13% | -0.03% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Libon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱162,470,117.71.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 89,256,429.99 | – |
2010 | 95,229,962.58 | 6.69% |
2011 | 105,748,623.18 | 11.05% |
2012 | 104,782,113.78 | -0.91% |
2013 | 116,723,573.64 | 11.40% |
2014 | 131,317,594.67 | 12.50% |
2015 | 151,363,436.60 | 15.27% |
2016 | 162,470,117.71 | 7.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Libon in the 2015 Census was 75,165 broken down into 15,528 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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59,893 | 10,134 | 5.91 | |
63,179 | 11,568 | 5.46 | |
66,197 | 12,572 | 5.27 | |
68,833 | 13,395 | 5.14 | |
71,483 | 14,552 | 4.91 | |
75,165 | 15,528 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libon is 10 to 14, with 9,922 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 620 individuals.
details
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 1,563 | 2.08% |
1 to 4 | 7,504 | 9.98% |
5 to 9 | 9,779 | 13.01% |
10 to 14 | 9,922 | 13.20% |
15 to 19 | 8,154 | 10.85% |
20 to 24 | 5,687 | 7.57% |
25 to 29 | 4,802 | 6.39% |
30 to 34 | 4,380 | 5.83% |
35 to 39 | 4,158 | 5.53% |
40 to 44 | 3,737 | 4.97% |
45 to 49 | 3,603 | 4.79% |
50 to 54 | 3,149 | 4.19% |
55 to 59 | 2,570 | 3.42% |
60 to 64 | 2,102 | 2.80% |
65 to 69 | 1,608 | 2.14% |
70 to 74 | 1,126 | 1.50% |
75 to 79 | 708 | 0.94% |
80 and over | 620 | 0.82% |
Total | 75,172 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libon grew from 4,616 in 1903 to 75,073 in 2020, an increase of 70,457 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.03%, or a decrease of 99 people, from the previous population of 75,172 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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4,616 | – | |
8,638 | 4.04% | |
15,789 | 3.06% | |
23,931 | 4.36% | |
31,599 | 2.47% | |
43,652 | 3.21% | |
47,890 | 1.88% | |
52,159 | 1.72% | |
60,281 | 1.46% | |
63,190 | 0.89% | |
66,213 | 1.01% | |
68,846 | 0.54% | |
71,527 | 1.40% | |
75,172 | 0.95% | |
75,073 | -0.03% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Libon for the year 2019 was 47,185, broken down into 22,962 males and 24,223 females.
Location
The municipal center of Libon is situated at approximately 13° 18' North, 123° 26' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.9 meters or 58.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Libon are Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, Naga, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Polangui, Albay, Oas, Albay, Bato, Camarines Sur, Nabua, Camarines Sur, Buhi, Camarines Sur, and Baao, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 301.61 kilometers (187.41 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Polangui, Albay, 5.02 kilometers (3.12 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Oas, Albay, 8.17 kilometers (5.08 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 10.06 kilometers (6.25 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Nabua, Camarines Sur, 13.85 kilometers (8.60 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Buhi, Camarines Sur, 17.11 kilometers (10.63 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Baao, Camarines Sur, 18.73 kilometers (11.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Nearest cities
- Ligao, Albay, 12.53 kilometers (7.79 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 13.82 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 32.25 kilometers (20.04 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 36.69 kilometers (22.80 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 45.10 kilometers (28.03 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 71.43 kilometers (44.39 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
Distance from Manila: 301.61 kilometers (187.41 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.