Libertad, City of Butuan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| City | Butuan |
| Postal code | 8600 |
| Population (2020) | 25,296 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9442, 125.5037 (8° 57' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the city of Butuan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,296. This represented 6.78% of the total population of Butuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 20,875 broken down into 5,787 households or an average of 3.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,692 | 2,091 | 5.59 | |
| 14,562 | 2,738 | 5.32 | |
| 17,089 | 3,304 | 5.17 | |
| 20,370 | 4,308 | 4.73 | |
| 21,163 | 4,545 | 4.66 | |
| 20,875 | 5,787 | 3.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 20 to 24, with 2,142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 156 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 438 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,818 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,702 | 7.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,744 | 8.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,092 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,142 | 9.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,912 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,695 | 7.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,535 | 7.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,369 | 6.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,287 | 5.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,178 | 5.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 976 | 4.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 724 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 476 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 271 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 188 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 156 | 0.72% |
| Total | 21,703 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 11,762 in 1990 to 25,296 in 2020, an increase of 13,534 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.28%, or an increase of 3,593 people, from the previous population of 21,703 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,762 | – | |
| 14,722 | 4.29% | |
| 17,364 | 3.60% | |
| 20,954 | 2.63% | |
| 21,760 | 1.38% | |
| 21,703 | -0.05% | |
| 25,296 | 3.28% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 8.9442, 125.5037, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libertad 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.