Liberty, Municipality of Loreto, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Loreto |
| Postal code | 8415 |
| Population (2020) | 730 |
| Coordinates | 10.4320, 125.4922 (10° 26' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) |
Liberty is a barangay in the municipality of Loreto, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 730. This represented 7.53% of the total population of Loreto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liberty in the 2015 Census was 678 broken down into 194 households or an average of 3.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 714 | 148 | 4.82 | |
| 758 | 167 | 4.54 | |
| 871 | 196 | 4.44 | |
| 794 | 116 | 6.84 | |
| 699 | 185 | 3.78 | |
| 678 | 194 | 3.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liberty is 10 to 14, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 10.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 13.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 5.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 4.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 5.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 6.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 6.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 5.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 5.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.06% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.18% |
| Total | 678 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liberty grew from 714 in 1990 to 730 in 2020, an increase of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.57%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 678 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 714 | – | |
| 758 | 1.13% | |
| 871 | 3.02% | |
| 794 | -1.27% | |
| 699 | -4.53% | |
| 678 | -0.58% | |
| 730 | 1.57% |
Location
Liberty is situated at approximately 10.4320, 125.4922, in the island of Hibuson. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.5 meters or 8.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liberty 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.