Libas, Municipality of Placer, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 5408 |
| Population (2020) | 813 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0077, 123.8492 (12° 0' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.1 meters (131.6 feet) |
Libas is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 813. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libas in the 2015 Census was 832 broken down into 205 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374 | 74 | 5.05 | |
| 428 | 90 | 4.76 | |
| 515 | 113 | 4.56 | |
| 475 | 114 | 4.17 | |
| 890 | 193 | 4.61 | |
| 832 | 205 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libas is 5 to 9, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 12.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 15.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 8.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 6.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.48% |
| Total | 832 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libas grew from 374 in 1990 to 813 in 2020, an increase of 439 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.49%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 832 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 374 | – | |
| 428 | 2.56% | |
| 515 | 4.05% | |
| 475 | -1.11% | |
| 890 | 25.68% | |
| 832 | -1.27% | |
| 813 | -0.49% |
Location
Libas is situated at approximately 12.0077, 123.8492, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.1 meters or 131.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libas 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.