Libtong, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 1,083 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9268, 123.8569 (12° 56' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 83.6 meters (274.3 feet) |
Libtong is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,083. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libtong in the 2015 Census was 978 broken down into 220 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 885 | 165 | 5.36 | |
| 906 | 168 | 5.39 | |
| 1,028 | 195 | 5.27 | |
| 856 | 166 | 5.16 | |
| 977 | 204 | 4.79 | |
| 978 | 220 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libtong is 5 to 9, with 153 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 11.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 15.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 13.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 6.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 4.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.41% |
| Total | 978 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libtong grew from 885 in 1990 to 1,083 in 2020, an increase of 198 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 105 people, from the previous population of 978 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 885 | – | |
| 906 | 0.44% | |
| 1,028 | 2.75% | |
| 856 | -2.49% | |
| 977 | 4.93% | |
| 978 | 0.02% | |
| 1,083 | 2.17% |
Location
Libtong is situated at approximately 12.9268, 123.8569, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 83.6 meters or 274.3 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.