Libagon, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 6615 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sogod Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 98.62 km2 (38.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,244 |
| Density (2020) | 155 / km2 (400 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 18' North, 125° 3' East (10.2968, 125.0505) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Libagon is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 98.62 square kilometers or 38.08 square miles which constitutes 5.47% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,244. This represented 3.55% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 155 inhabitants per square kilometer or 400 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Libagon has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biasong | 3.58% | 546 | 613 | -10.93% | -2.41% |
| Bogasong | 6.99% | 1,065 | 920 | 15.76% | 3.13% |
| Cawayan | 6.21% | 947 | 925 | 2.38% | 0.50% |
| Gakat | 7.99% | 1,218 | 1,292 | -5.73% | -1.23% |
| Jubas | 3.97% | 605 | 706 | -14.31% | -3.20% |
| Magkasag | 5.88% | 896 | 881 | 1.70% | 0.36% |
| Mayuga | 7.93% | 1,209 | 1,174 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Nahaong | 12.70% | 1,936 | 1,836 | 5.45% | 1.12% |
| Nahulid | 11.32% | 1,725 | 1,720 | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Otikon | 8.03% | 1,224 | 1,095 | 11.78% | 2.37% |
| Pangi | 3.58% | 545 | 639 | -14.71% | -3.29% |
| Punta | 1.61% | 246 | 262 | -6.11% | -1.32% |
| Talisay | 7.26% | 1,106 | 1,169 | -5.39% | -1.16% |
| Tigbao | 12.96% | 1,976 | 1,937 | 2.01% | 0.42% |
| Libagon Total | 15,244 | 15,169 | 0.49% | 0.10% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Libagon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱60,763,992.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,760,318.40 | – |
| 2010 | 37,166,385.31 | 6.92% |
| 2011 | 40,045,180.79 | 7.75% |
| 2012 | 39,129,126.26 | -2.29% |
| 2013 | 43,014,209.90 | 9.93% |
| 2014 | 48,546,672.62 | 12.86% |
| 2015 | 55,079,010.84 | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 60,763,992.51 | 10.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Libagon in the 2015 Census was 15,169 broken down into 3,178 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,228 | 2,103 | 5.34 | |
| 10,751 | 2,211 | 4.86 | |
| 12,900 | 2,495 | 5.17 | |
| 14,261 | 2,964 | 4.81 | |
| 14,349 | 3,166 | 4.53 | |
| 15,169 | 3,178 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libagon is 15 to 19, with 1,810 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 193 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 270 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,155 | 7.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,551 | 10.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,628 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,810 | 11.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,315 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,057 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 904 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 941 | 6.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 802 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 814 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 704 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 659 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 493 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 384 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 291 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 198 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 193 | 1.27% |
| Total | 15,169 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libagon grew from 4,642 in 1903 to 15,244 in 2020, an increase of 10,602 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.10%, or an increase of 75 people, from the previous population of 15,169 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,642 | – | |
| 5,719 | 1.33% | |
| 6,318 | 0.50% | |
| 7,173 | 1.31% | |
| 7,891 | 0.84% | |
| 9,231 | 1.55% | |
| 9,519 | 0.62% | |
| 10,516 | 2.01% | |
| 11,239 | 0.67% | |
| 10,754 | -0.82% | |
| 12,907 | 3.99% | |
| 14,283 | 1.41% | |
| 14,352 | 0.18% | |
| 15,169 | 1.06% | |
| 15,244 | 0.10% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Libagon for the year 2019 was 10,729, broken down into 5,394 males and 5,335 females.
Location
The municipal center of Libagon is situated at approximately 10° 18' North, 125° 3' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 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 Libagon are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, and Danao, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, Bontoc, Southern Leyte, Sogod, Southern Leyte, San Juan, Southern Leyte, and Malitbog, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 649.19 kilometers (403.39 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, 7.76 kilometers (4.82 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, 9.72 kilometers (6.04 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 10.83 kilometers (6.73 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Sogod, Southern Leyte, 12.50 kilometers (7.77 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- San Juan, Southern Leyte, 13.88 kilometers (8.62 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Malitbog, Southern Leyte, 16.29 kilometers (10.12 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 29.49 kilometers (18.33 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 50.42 kilometers (31.33 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 74.17 kilometers (46.08 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 92.10 kilometers (57.23 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Tacloban, 104.90 kilometers (65.18 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 114.85 kilometers (71.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
Distance from Manila: 649.19 kilometers (403.39 miles) to the Northwest (N42°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.