Libertad, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 812 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6637, 123.8763 (12° 40' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 812. This represented 0.77% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 780 broken down into 155 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 639 | 113 | 5.65 | |
| 726 | 134 | 5.42 | |
| 738 | 135 | 5.47 | |
| 831 | 153 | 5.43 | |
| 893 | 153 | 5.84 | |
| 780 | 155 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 10 to 14, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 8.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 12.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 12.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 12.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 5.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 6.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.38% |
| Total | 780 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 639 in 1990 to 812 in 2020, an increase of 173 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.85%, or an increase of 32 people, from the previous population of 780 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 639 | – | |
| 726 | 2.42% | |
| 738 | 0.35% | |
| 831 | 1.65% | |
| 893 | 2.65% | |
| 780 | -2.54% | |
| 812 | 0.85% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 12.6637, 123.8763, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.2 meters or 10.5 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.