Libang, Municipality of Cervantes, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cervantes |
| Postal code | 2718 |
| Population (2020) | 1,044 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0483, 120.6870 (17° 3' North, 120° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 441.8 meters (1,449.5 feet) |
Libang is a barangay in the municipality of Cervantes, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,044. This represented 5.37% of the total population of Cervantes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libang in the 2015 Census was 1,003 broken down into 211 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 683 | 122 | 5.60 | |
| 695 | 127 | 5.47 | |
| 820 | 145 | 5.66 | |
| 852 | 166 | 5.13 | |
| 940 | 176 | 5.34 | |
| 1,003 | 211 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libang is 1 to 4, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 11.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 101 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 10.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 9.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 5.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.50% |
| Total | 1,003 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libang grew from 683 in 1990 to 1,044 in 2020, an increase of 361 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.85%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 1,003 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 683 | – | |
| 695 | 0.33% | |
| 820 | 3.61% | |
| 852 | 0.53% | |
| 940 | 3.64% | |
| 1,003 | 1.24% | |
| 1,044 | 0.85% |
Location
Libang is situated at approximately 17.0483, 120.6870, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 441.8 meters or 1,449.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mabileg, Sigay, Ilocos Sur
- Bussot, Gregorio Del Pilar, Ilocos Sur
- San Elias, Sigay, Ilocos Sur
- Santo Rosario, Sigay, Ilocos Sur
- Aluling, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
- Patiacan, Quirino, Ilocos Sur
- Namitpit, Quirino, Ilocos Sur
- Suagayan, Quirino, Ilocos Sur
- Remedios, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
- San Luis, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.