Libertad, Municipality of Santa Monica, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Santa Monica |
| Postal code | 8422 |
| Population (2020) | 988 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.9877, 126.0558 (9° 59' North, 126° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.9 meters (55.4 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Monica, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 988. This represented 10.48% of the total population of Santa Monica.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 787 broken down into 211 households or an average of 3.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 886 | 166 | 5.34 | |
| 880 | 155 | 5.68 | |
| 892 | 171 | 5.22 | |
| 882 | 173 | 5.10 | |
| 948 | 214 | 4.43 | |
| 787 | 211 | 3.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Libertad are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 10.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 12.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 7.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 6.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 5.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 3.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.64% |
| Total | 787 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 886 in 1990 to 988 in 2020, an increase of 102 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.90%, or an increase of 201 people, from the previous population of 787 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 886 | – | |
| 880 | -0.13% | |
| 892 | 0.29% | |
| 882 | -0.16% | |
| 948 | 2.66% | |
| 787 | -3.48% | |
| 988 | 4.90% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 9.9877, 126.0558, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.9 meters or 55.4 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.