Libtong, Municipality of Banton, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Banton |
| Postal code | 5515 |
| Population (2020) | 198 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Banton |
| Coordinates | 12.9553, 122.0596 (12° 57' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 145.6 meters (477.7 feet) |
Libtong is a barangay in the municipality of Banton, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 198. This represented 3.45% of the total population of Banton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libtong in the 2015 Census was 239 broken down into 68 households or an average of 3.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 78 | 5.04 | |
| 298 | 80 | 3.73 | |
| 298 | 75 | 3.97 | |
| 292 | 72 | 4.06 | |
| 248 | 70 | 3.54 | |
| 239 | 68 | 3.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Libtong are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 20 to 24, with 21 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 12 | 5.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 13 | 5.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 21 | 8.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 7.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 5.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 6.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 7.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 4.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 7.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 5.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 4.18% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 3.35% |
| Total | 239 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libtong fell from 393 in 1990 to 198 in 2020, a decrease of 195 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.88%, or a decrease of 41 people, from the previous population of 239 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 393 | – | |
| 298 | -5.05% | |
| 298 | 0.00% | |
| 292 | -0.28% | |
| 248 | -5.77% | |
| 239 | -0.70% | |
| 198 | -3.88% |
Location
Libtong is situated at approximately 12.9553, 122.0596, in the island of Banton. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 145.6 meters or 477.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libtong 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.