Libtong, Municipality of Tagudin, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Tagudin |
| Postal code | 2714 |
| Population (2020) | 2,358 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9660, 120.4447 (16° 58' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Libtong is a barangay in the municipality of Tagudin, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,358. This represented 5.68% of the total population of Tagudin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libtong in the 2015 Census was 2,299 broken down into 488 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,462 | 279 | 5.24 | |
| 1,629 | 320 | 5.09 | |
| 1,848 | 373 | 4.95 | |
| 2,055 | 427 | 4.81 | |
| 2,147 | 474 | 4.53 | |
| 2,299 | 488 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libtong is 10 to 14, with 264 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 186 | 8.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 227 | 9.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 264 | 11.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 184 | 8.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 198 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 152 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 193 | 8.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 149 | 6.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 118 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 1.30% |
| Total | 2,299 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libtong grew from 1,462 in 1990 to 2,358 in 2020, an increase of 896 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 2,299 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,462 | – | |
| 1,629 | 2.05% | |
| 1,848 | 2.74% | |
| 2,055 | 1.48% | |
| 2,147 | 1.61% | |
| 2,299 | 1.31% | |
| 2,358 | 0.53% |
Location
Libtong is situated at approximately 16.9660, 120.4447, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 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.