Libaba, Municipality of Palauig, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Palauig |
| Postal code | 2210 |
| Population (2020) | 896 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4346, 119.9006 (15° 26' North, 119° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Libaba is a barangay in the municipality of Palauig, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 896. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Palauig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libaba in the 2015 Census was 740 broken down into 169 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 729 | 132 | 5.52 | |
| 760 | 163 | 4.66 | |
| 817 | 171 | 4.78 | |
| 842 | 191 | 4.41 | |
| 780 | 179 | 4.36 | |
| 740 | 169 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libaba is 15 to 19, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 6.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 8.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 8.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 11.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 4.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 7.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 6.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 4.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.35% |
| Total | 740 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libaba grew from 729 in 1990 to 896 in 2020, an increase of 167 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.11%, or an increase of 156 people, from the previous population of 740 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 729 | – | |
| 760 | 0.78% | |
| 817 | 1.56% | |
| 842 | 0.42% | |
| 780 | -2.75% | |
| 740 | -1.00% | |
| 896 | 4.11% |
Location
Libaba is situated at approximately 15.4346, 119.9006, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libaba 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.