Libtong, Municipality of Burgos, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 2510 |
| Population (2020) | 695 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4947, 120.4570 (16° 30' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 256.2 meters (840.5 feet) |
Libtong is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 695. This represented 7.72% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libtong in the 2015 Census was 640 broken down into 139 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 78 | 5.55 | |
| 366 | 64 | 5.72 | |
| 466 | 92 | 5.07 | |
| 1,035 | 176 | 5.88 | |
| 543 | 119 | 4.56 | |
| 640 | 139 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libtong is 10 to 14, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 10.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 10.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 11.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 8.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 9.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.25% |
| Total | 640 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libtong grew from 433 in 1990 to 695 in 2020, an increase of 262 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 640 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 433 | – | |
| 366 | -3.10% | |
| 466 | 5.32% | |
| 1,035 | 11.63% | |
| 543 | -20.93% | |
| 640 | 3.18% | |
| 695 | 1.75% |
Location
Libtong is situated at approximately 16.4947, 120.4570, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 256.2 meters or 840.5 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Libtong is composed of six sitios:
- Amianan
- Centro/Abagatan
- Dau
- Hilltop
- Kimmalugong
- Lubas
Adjacent barangays
Libtong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of Burgos Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.