Libertad, Municipality of Sominot, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Sominot |
| Postal code | 7022 |
| Population (2020) | 640 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0278, 123.3745 (8° 2' North, 123° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 319.0 meters (1,046.6 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Sominot, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 640. This represented 3.36% of the total population of Sominot.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 596 broken down into 152 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 60 | 4.85 | |
| 417 | 72 | 5.79 | |
| 407 | 83 | 4.90 | |
| 453 | 109 | 4.16 | |
| 462 | 106 | 4.36 | |
| 596 | 152 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 11.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 12.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 12.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 8.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 8.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 7.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 4.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.67% |
| Total | 596 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 291 in 1990 to 640 in 2020, an increase of 349 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.51%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 596 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 291 | – | |
| 417 | 6.97% | |
| 407 | -0.52% | |
| 453 | 1.49% | |
| 462 | 0.72% | |
| 596 | 4.97% | |
| 640 | 1.51% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 8.0278, 123.3745, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 319.0 meters or 1,046.6 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.