Upper 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) | 502 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6499, 125.5451 (9° 39' North, 125° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 89.6 meters (294.0 feet) |
Upper 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 502. This represented 2.90% of the total population of Tagana-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Libas in the 2015 Census was 555 broken down into 107 households or an average of 5.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 33 | 5.15 | |
| 208 | 38 | 5.47 | |
| 237 | 50 | 4.74 | |
| 315 | 64 | 4.92 | |
| 341 | 76 | 4.49 | |
| 555 | 107 | 5.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Libas is 10 to 14, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 10.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 11.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 3.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.54% |
| Total | 555 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Libas grew from 170 in 1990 to 502 in 2020, an increase of 332 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.09%, or a decrease of 53 people, from the previous population of 555 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | – | |
| 208 | 3.85% | |
| 237 | 2.84% | |
| 315 | 4.00% | |
| 341 | 2.93% | |
| 555 | 9.72% | |
| 502 | -2.09% |
Location
Upper Libas is situated at approximately 9.6499, 125.5451, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 89.6 meters or 294.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Libas 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.