Libas, City of Roxas, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| City | Roxas City |
| Postal code | 5800 |
| Population (2020) | 7,802 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.5961, 122.7197 (11° 36' North, 122° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) |
Libas is a barangay in Roxas City, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,802. This represented 4.35% of the total population of Roxas City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libas in the 2015 Census was 7,798 broken down into 1,652 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,101 | 736 | 5.57 | |
| 5,720 | 1,070 | 5.35 | |
| 5,791 | 1,223 | 4.74 | |
| 6,906 | 1,314 | 5.26 | |
| 7,125 | 1,498 | 4.76 | |
| 7,798 | 1,652 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libas is 15 to 19, with 897 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 57 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 173 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 720 | 9.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 856 | 10.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 869 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 897 | 11.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 764 | 9.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 584 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 461 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 477 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 442 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 424 | 5.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 311 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 252 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 182 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 146 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 105 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 78 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 57 | 0.73% |
| Total | 7,798 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libas grew from 4,101 in 1990 to 7,802 in 2020, an increase of 3,701 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.01%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 7,798 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,101 | – | |
| 5,720 | 6.43% | |
| 5,791 | 0.26% | |
| 6,906 | 2.46% | |
| 7,125 | 1.14% | |
| 7,798 | 1.73% | |
| 7,802 | 0.01% |
Location
Libas is situated at approximately 11.5961, 122.7197. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.3 meters or 7.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libas 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.