Libay, Municipality of Sibutad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sibutad |
| Postal code | 7103 |
| Population (2020) | 2,591 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6378, 123.4921 (8° 38' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.2 meters (76.1 feet) |
Libay is a barangay in the municipality of Sibutad, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,591. This represented 14.85% of the total population of Sibutad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libay in the 2015 Census was 2,410 broken down into 584 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,403 | 471 | 5.10 | |
| 2,533 | 522 | 4.85 | |
| 1,836 | 382 | 4.81 | |
| 1,844 | 388 | 4.75 | |
| 1,748 | 376 | 4.65 | |
| 2,410 | 584 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libay is 5 to 9, with 262 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 254 | 10.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 262 | 10.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 217 | 9.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 226 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 244 | 10.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 240 | 9.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 161 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 5.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 124 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 91 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 73 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.46% |
| Total | 2,410 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libay grew from 2,405 in 1990 to 2,591 in 2020, an increase of 186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 181 people, from the previous population of 2,410 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,405 | – | |
| 2,575 | 1.29% | |
| 1,836 | -7.00% | |
| 1,844 | 0.06% | |
| 1,753 | -1.83% | |
| 2,410 | 6.25% | |
| 2,591 | 1.54% |
Location
Libay is situated at approximately 8.6378, 123.4921, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.2 meters or 76.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libay 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.