Libertad, Municipality of Tungawan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Tungawan |
| Postal code | 7018 |
| Population (2020) | 6,061 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6019, 122.4253 (7° 36' North, 122° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.2 meters (49.9 feet) |
Libertad, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Tungawan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,061. This represented 13.04% of the total population of Tungawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 5,125 broken down into 1,060 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,228 | 753 | 5.61 | |
| 2,684 | 482 | 5.57 | |
| 3,328 | 624 | 5.33 | |
| 4,377 | 807 | 5.42 | |
| 4,916 | 1,019 | 4.82 | |
| 5,125 | 1,060 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 15 to 19, with 644 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 107 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 487 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 642 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 641 | 12.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 644 | 12.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 489 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 366 | 7.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 319 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 296 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 297 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 253 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 224 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 158 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 103 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.67% |
| Total | 5,213 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 4,235 in 1990 to 6,061 in 2020, an increase of 1,826 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.22%, or an increase of 848 people, from the previous population of 5,213 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,235 | – | |
| 2,694 | -8.13% | |
| 3,328 | 4.64% | |
| 4,377 | 3.85% | |
| 4,962 | 4.67% | |
| 5,213 | 0.94% | |
| 6,061 | 3.22% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 7.6019, 122.4253, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.2 meters or 49.9 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.