La Libertad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 7119 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 69.51 km2 (26.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 8,119 |
| Density (2020) | 117 / km2 (302 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 28' North, 123° 32' East (8.4685, 123.5257) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 172.2 meters (564.7 feet) |
La Libertad is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 69.51 square kilometers or 26.84 square miles which constitutes 0.95% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,119. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 0.21% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 117 inhabitants per square kilometer or 302 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
La Libertad has 13 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paraiso | 10.32% | 838 | 929 | -9.80% | -2.15% |
| La Union | 8.41% | 683 | 648 | 5.40% | 1.11% |
| La Victoria | 4.64% | 377 | 396 | -4.80% | -1.03% |
| Mauswagon | 14.52% | 1,179 | 1,130 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| Mercedes | 7.07% | 574 | 529 | 8.51% | 1.73% |
| New Argao | 4.06% | 330 | 339 | -2.65% | -0.56% |
| New Bataan | 3.24% | 263 | 311 | -15.43% | -3.47% |
| New Carcar | 4.38% | 356 | 445 | -20.00% | -4.59% |
| Poblacion | 20.27% | 1,646 | 1,507 | 9.22% | 1.87% |
| San Jose | 4.09% | 332 | 416 | -20.19% | -4.64% |
| Santa Catalina | 3.35% | 272 | 307 | -11.40% | -2.52% |
| Santa Cruz | 5.33% | 433 | 562 | -22.95% | -5.34% |
| Singaran | 10.30% | 836 | 887 | -5.75% | -1.24% |
| La Libertad Total | 8,119 | 8,406 | -3.41% | -0.73% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of La Libertad for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱45,348,267.53.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 26,462,083.51 | – |
| 2010 | 27,869,044.41 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 30,015,359.50 | 7.70% |
| 2012 | 29,117,490.32 | -2.99% |
| 2013 | 32,404,212.69 | 11.29% |
| 2014 | 36,323,193.01 | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 41,444,008.24 | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 45,348,267.53 | 9.42% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of La Libertad in the 2015 Census was 8,406 broken down into 1,871 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,536 | 1,524 | 4.94 | |
| 7,702 | 1,546 | 4.98 | |
| 7,413 | 1,617 | 4.58 | |
| 7,670 | 1,759 | 4.36 | |
| 7,771 | 1,841 | 4.22 | |
| 8,406 | 1,871 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Libertad is 5 to 9, with 1,038 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 90 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 191 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 834 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,038 | 12.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,030 | 12.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 798 | 9.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 588 | 7.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 451 | 5.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 482 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 447 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 506 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 418 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 417 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 324 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 290 | 3.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 204 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 180 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 118 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 90 | 1.07% |
| Total | 8,406 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Libertad grew from 5,441 in 1960 to 8,119 in 2020, an increase of 2,678 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.73%, or a decrease of 287 people, from the previous population of 8,406 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,441 | – | |
| 6,351 | 1.52% | |
| 7,026 | 2.05% | |
| 7,644 | 1.70% | |
| 7,543 | -0.13% | |
| 7,702 | 0.39% | |
| 7,419 | -0.80% | |
| 7,670 | 0.46% | |
| 7,771 | 0.48% | |
| 8,406 | 1.51% | |
| 8,119 | -0.73% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in La Libertad for the year 2019 was 6,276, broken down into 3,184 males and 3,092 females.
Location
The municipal center of La Libertad is situated at approximately 8° 28' North, 123° 32' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 172.2 meters or 564.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to La Libertad are Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte, Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte, Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, Concepcion, Misamis Occidental, and Calamba, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 731.90 kilometers (454.78 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, 6.92 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte, 7.66 kilometers (4.76 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte, 8.45 kilometers (5.25 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, 9.20 kilometers (5.72 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Concepcion, Misamis Occidental, 10.08 kilometers (6.26 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Calamba, Misamis Occidental, 16.39 kilometers (10.19 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Nearest cities
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 23.50 kilometers (14.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 24.14 kilometers (15.00 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 30.91 kilometers (19.21 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 50.03 kilometers (31.09 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 51.45 kilometers (31.97 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 71.86 kilometers (44.65 miles) to the South (S8°W)
Distance from Manila: 731.90 kilometers (454.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.