Libertad, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 1,118 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0469, 123.8455 (12° 3' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.9 meters (232.6 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,118. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 1,251 broken down into 305 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 892 | 193 | 4.62 | |
| 1,066 | 233 | 4.58 | |
| 1,029 | 225 | 4.57 | |
| 1,275 | 275 | 4.64 | |
| 1,223 | 278 | 4.40 | |
| 1,251 | 305 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 5 to 9, with 183 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 127 | 10.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 183 | 14.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 12.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 6.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 4.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1,251 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 892 in 1990 to 1,118 in 2020, an increase of 226 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.34%, or a decrease of 133 people, from the previous population of 1,251 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 892 | – | |
| 1,066 | 3.39% | |
| 1,029 | -0.75% | |
| 1,275 | 3.00% | |
| 1,223 | -1.50% | |
| 1,251 | 0.43% | |
| 1,118 | -2.34% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 12.0469, 123.8455, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.9 meters or 232.6 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.