Libertad, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 9021 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 22.47 km2 (8.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,948 |
| Density (2020) | 576 / km2 (1,492 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 33' North, 124° 21' East (8.5577, 124.3532) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.2 feet) |
Libertad is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 22.47 square kilometers or 8.68 square miles which constitutes 0.72% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,948. This represented 1.35% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 0.26% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 576 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,492 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Libertad has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulong | 12.34% | 1,598 | 1,678 | -4.77% | -1.02% |
| Gimaylan | 17.85% | 2,311 | 2,082 | 11.00% | 2.22% |
| Kimalok | 3.22% | 417 | 420 | -0.71% | -0.15% |
| Lubluban | 7.02% | 909 | 857 | 6.07% | 1.25% |
| Poblacion | 40.56% | 5,252 | 5,196 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Retablo | 4.15% | 537 | 484 | 10.95% | 2.21% |
| Santo Niño | 2.41% | 312 | 279 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Tangcub | 8.04% | 1,041 | 853 | 22.04% | 4.28% |
| Taytayan | 4.41% | 571 | 505 | 13.07% | 2.62% |
| Libertad Total | 12,948 | 12,354 | 4.81% | 0.99% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Libertad for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱46,909,063.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 26,775,639.57 | – |
| 2010 | 28,771,017.25 | 7.45% |
| 2011 | 31,473,038.32 | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 30,285,167.46 | -3.77% |
| 2013 | 33,521,027.89 | 10.68% |
| 2014 | 37,413,649.83 | 11.61% |
| 2015 | 42,625,689.36 | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 46,909,063.30 | 10.05% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 12,349 broken down into 2,718 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,484 | 1,555 | 5.46 | |
| 9,254 | 1,822 | 5.08 | |
| 10,207 | 2,081 | 4.90 | |
| 11,038 | 2,232 | 4.95 | |
| 11,580 | 2,446 | 4.73 | |
| 12,349 | 2,718 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 5 to 9, with 1,405 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 134 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 266 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,151 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,405 | 11.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,336 | 10.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,256 | 10.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 951 | 7.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 917 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 735 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 756 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 664 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 656 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 626 | 5.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 467 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 397 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 277 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 218 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 142 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 134 | 1.08% |
| Total | 12,354 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 6,523 in 1970 to 12,948 in 2020, an increase of 6,425 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.99%, or an increase of 594 people, from the previous population of 12,354 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,523 | – | |
| 7,309 | 2.31% | |
| 7,770 | 1.23% | |
| 8,487 | 0.89% | |
| 9,258 | 1.64% | |
| 10,231 | 2.17% | |
| 11,038 | 1.05% | |
| 11,586 | 1.78% | |
| 12,354 | 1.23% | |
| 12,948 | 0.99% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Libertad for the year 2019 was 10,410, broken down into 5,219 males and 5,191 females.
Location
The municipal center of Libertad is situated at approximately 8° 33' North, 124° 21' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.2 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 Libertad are El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Initao, Misamis Oriental, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, and Manticao, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 761.64 kilometers (473.26 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, 6.81 kilometers (4.23 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Initao, Misamis Oriental, 8.81 kilometers (5.47 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, 9.89 kilometers (6.14 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, 13.31 kilometers (8.27 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Naawan, Misamis Oriental, 15.72 kilometers (9.77 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Manticao, Misamis Oriental, 19.05 kilometers (11.84 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
Nearest cities
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 18.91 kilometers (11.75 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Cagayan de Oro, 33.44 kilometers (20.78 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Iligan, 38.93 kilometers (24.19 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 60.87 kilometers (37.83 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 62.34 kilometers (38.73 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 72.35 kilometers (44.95 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
Distance from Manila: 761.64 kilometers (473.26 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°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.