Libertad, Province of Antique
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 5710 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 97.00 km2 (37.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,507 |
| Density (2020) | 180 / km2 (467 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 46' North, 121° 55' East (11.7697, 121.9185) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (38.9 feet) |
Libertad is a coastal municipality in the province of Antique.
The municipality has a land area of 97.00 square kilometers or 37.45 square miles which constitutes 3.55% of Antique's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,507. This represented 2.86% of the total population of Antique province, or 0.22% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 180 inhabitants per square kilometer or 467 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Libertad has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barusbus | 7.11% | 1,245 | 1,270 | -1.97% | -0.42% |
| Bulanao | 2.46% | 430 | 384 | 11.98% | 2.41% |
| Centro Este | 6.73% | 1,178 | 1,094 | 7.68% | 1.57% |
| Centro Weste | 6.65% | 1,164 | 1,120 | 3.93% | 0.81% |
| Codiong | 3.18% | 557 | 517 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Cubay | 6.12% | 1,072 | 1,037 | 3.38% | 0.70% |
| Igcagay | 3.11% | 545 | 550 | -0.91% | -0.19% |
| Inyawan | 2.60% | 456 | 454 | 0.44% | 0.09% |
| Lindero | 3.50% | 612 | 608 | 0.66% | 0.14% |
| Maramig | 1.84% | 323 | 321 | 0.62% | 0.13% |
| Pajo | 3.90% | 683 | 648 | 5.40% | 1.11% |
| Panangkilon | 3.19% | 559 | 505 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Paz | 4.34% | 760 | 681 | 11.60% | 2.34% |
| Pucio | 3.55% | 621 | 661 | -6.05% | -1.31% |
| San Roque | 6.77% | 1,185 | 1,076 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
| Taboc | 7.77% | 1,360 | 1,273 | 6.83% | 1.40% |
| Tinigbas | 7.07% | 1,237 | 1,120 | 10.45% | 2.11% |
| Tinindugan | 2.98% | 521 | 371 | 40.43% | 7.41% |
| Union | 17.13% | 2,999 | 2,739 | 9.49% | 1.93% |
| Libertad Total | 17,507 | 16,429 | 6.56% | 1.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Libertad for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱59,685,941.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,323,481.75 | – |
| 2010 | 36,202,570.63 | 5.47% |
| 2011 | 38,697,502.30 | 6.89% |
| 2012 | 38,191,278.85 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 42,436,940.59 | 11.12% |
| 2014 | 48,416,777.33 | 14.09% |
| 2015 | 54,442,168.27 | 12.44% |
| 2016 | 59,685,941.20 | 9.63% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 16,429 broken down into 3,639 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,046 | 2,173 | 5.08 | |
| 13,260 | 2,425 | 5.47 | |
| 12,952 | 2,637 | 4.91 | |
| 14,637 | 2,974 | 4.92 | |
| 15,650 | 3,194 | 4.90 | |
| 16,429 | 3,639 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 10 to 14, with 1,753 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 226 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 309 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,278 | 7.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,643 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,753 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,642 | 9.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,491 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,270 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,140 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,033 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 919 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 855 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 736 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 644 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 508 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 407 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 313 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 262 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 226 | 1.38% |
| Total | 16,429 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 7,568 in 1960 to 17,507 in 2020, an increase of 9,939 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 1,078 people, from the previous population of 16,429 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,568 | – | |
| 8,945 | 1.65% | |
| 9,176 | 0.51% | |
| 9,870 | 1.47% | |
| 11,049 | 1.14% | |
| 13,274 | 3.50% | |
| 12,955 | -0.52% | |
| 14,653 | 1.71% | |
| 15,669 | 2.47% | |
| 16,429 | 0.91% | |
| 17,507 | 1.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Libertad for the year 2019 was 10,965, broken down into 5,513 males and 5,452 females.
Location
The municipal center of Libertad is situated at approximately 11° 46' North, 121° 55' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 38.9 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 Libertad are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Silay, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Buruanga, Aklan, Malay, Aklan, Pandan, Antique, Nabas, Aklan, Ibajay, Aklan, and Sebaste, Antique. Its distance from the national capital is 328.25 kilometers (203.96 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Buruanga, Aklan, 8.87 kilometers (5.51 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Malay, Aklan, 14.47 kilometers (8.99 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Pandan, Antique, 19.96 kilometers (12.40 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Nabas, Aklan, 20.14 kilometers (12.51 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Ibajay, Aklan, 26.94 kilometers (16.74 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Sebaste, Antique, 27.70 kilometers (17.21 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 93.32 kilometers (57.99 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 107.39 kilometers (66.73 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Iloilo City, 137.78 kilometers (85.61 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 157.53 kilometers (97.88 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 158.30 kilometers (98.36 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 161.74 kilometers (100.50 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Distance from Manila: 328.25 kilometers (203.96 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°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.