Libas, Municipality of Buenavista, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Buenavista |
| Postal code | 4904 |
| Population (2020) | 2,450 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.2424, 121.9551 (13° 15' North, 121° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.7 meters (54.8 feet) |
Libas is a barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,450. This represented 9.41% of the total population of Buenavista.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libas in the 2015 Census was 2,301 broken down into 472 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,507 | 289 | 5.21 | |
| 1,656 | 330 | 5.02 | |
| 1,933 | 377 | 5.13 | |
| 2,126 | 414 | 5.14 | |
| 2,148 | 461 | 4.66 | |
| 2,301 | 472 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libas is 10 to 14, with 329 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 213 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 279 | 12.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 329 | 14.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 265 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 211 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 141 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 153 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 151 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 4.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 2.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 87 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.56% |
| Total | 2,301 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libas grew from 1,507 in 1990 to 2,450 in 2020, an increase of 943 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.33%, or an increase of 149 people, from the previous population of 2,301 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,507 | – | |
| 1,656 | 1.78% | |
| 1,933 | 3.37% | |
| 2,126 | 1.32% | |
| 2,148 | 0.38% | |
| 2,301 | 1.32% | |
| 2,450 | 1.33% |
Location
Libas is situated at approximately 13.2424, 121.9551, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.7 meters or 54.8 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.