Libertad, Municipality of General Luna, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | General Luna |
| Postal code | 8419 |
| Population (2020) | 1,174 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.8268, 126.1417 (9° 50' North, 126° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of General Luna, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,174. This represented 5.14% of the total population of General Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 946 broken down into 207 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 641 | 134 | 4.78 | |
| 766 | 137 | 5.59 | |
| 730 | 142 | 5.14 | |
| 778 | 160 | 4.86 | |
| 859 | 177 | 4.85 | |
| 946 | 207 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 10 to 14, with 133 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 | 17 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 13.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 14.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 12.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 5.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 6.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 3.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.42% |
| Total | 946 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 641 in 1990 to 1,174 in 2020, an increase of 533 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.65%, or an increase of 228 people, from the previous population of 946 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 641 | – | |
| 766 | 3.39% | |
| 730 | -1.03% | |
| 778 | 0.88% | |
| 859 | 3.67% | |
| 946 | 1.85% | |
| 1,174 | 4.65% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 9.8268, 126.1417, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 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.