Libertad, Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Abulug |
| Postal code | 3515 |
| Population (2020) | 3,900 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.3446, 121.4150 (18° 21' North, 121° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.4 meters (34.1 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Abulug, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,900. This represented 11.28% of the total population of Abulug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 3,861 broken down into 897 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,285 | 419 | 5.45 | |
| 2,232 | 465 | 4.80 | |
| 2,927 | 587 | 4.99 | |
| 3,033 | 679 | 4.47 | |
| 3,208 | 739 | 4.34 | |
| 3,861 | 897 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 15 to 19, with 393 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 41 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 80 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 353 | 9.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 348 | 8.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 366 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 393 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 387 | 9.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 259 | 6.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 262 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 263 | 6.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 235 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 222 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 182 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 165 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 132 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 83 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 1.06% |
| Total | 3,874 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 2,809 in 1990 to 3,900 in 2020, an increase of 1,091 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.14%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 3,874 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,809 | – | |
| 2,232 | -4.22% | |
| 2,946 | 6.13% | |
| 3,033 | 0.40% | |
| 3,219 | 2.19% | |
| 3,874 | 3.59% | |
| 3,900 | 0.14% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 18.3446, 121.4150, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.4 meters or 34.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libertad 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.