Libtong, Municipality of Cataingan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cataingan |
| Postal code | 5405 |
| Population (2020) | 564 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0500, 123.9411 (12° 3' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 235.1 meters (771.3 feet) |
Libtong is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 564. This represented 1.11% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libtong in the 2015 Census was 497 broken down into 101 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680 | 121 | 5.62 | |
| 653 | 129 | 5.06 | |
| 692 | 134 | 5.16 | |
| 625 | 123 | 5.08 | |
| 607 | 137 | 4.43 | |
| 497 | 101 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libtong is 5 to 9, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 11.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 15.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 13.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 3.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 4.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 5.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 3.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 5.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.01% |
| Total | 497 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libtong fell from 680 in 1990 to 564 in 2020, a decrease of 116 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.70%, or an increase of 67 people, from the previous population of 497 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 680 | – | |
| 653 | -0.76% | |
| 692 | 1.25% | |
| 625 | -1.39% | |
| 607 | -1.06% | |
| 497 | -3.73% | |
| 564 | 2.70% |
Location
Libtong is situated at approximately 12.0500, 123.9411, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 235.1 meters or 771.3 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.