Lower Libas, Municipality of Tagana-an, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Tagana-An |
| Postal code | 8403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,008 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6590, 125.5427 (9° 40' North, 125° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.8 meters (242.1 feet) |
Lower Libas is a barangay in the municipality of Tagana-An, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,008. This represented 5.82% of the total population of Tagana-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Libas in the 2015 Census was 841 broken down into 175 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 624 | 115 | 5.43 | |
| 774 | 144 | 5.38 | |
| 788 | 155 | 5.08 | |
| 785 | 163 | 4.82 | |
| 837 | 179 | 4.68 | |
| 841 | 175 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Libas is 10 to 14, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 8.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 11.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 11.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 9.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.48% |
| Total | 841 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Libas grew from 624 in 1990 to 1,008 in 2020, an increase of 384 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.89%, or an increase of 167 people, from the previous population of 841 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 624 | – | |
| 774 | 4.12% | |
| 788 | 0.39% | |
| 785 | -0.05% | |
| 837 | 2.36% | |
| 841 | 0.09% | |
| 1,008 | 3.89% |
Location
Lower Libas is situated at approximately 9.6590, 125.5427, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.8 meters or 242.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Libas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Poblacion (San Pedro), Sison, Surigao del Norte
- Tinogpahan, Sison, Surigao del Norte
- Laurel, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
- Magupange, Placer, Surigao del Norte
- Union, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
- San Isidro, Placer, Surigao del Norte
- Upper Libas, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
- Biyabid, Sison, Surigao del Norte
- Lower Patag, Sison, Surigao del Norte
- Upper Patag, Sison, Surigao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.