Libertad, Municipality of Arakan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Arakan |
| Postal code | 9417 |
| Population (2020) | 1,347 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.2111, 125.2128 (7° 13' North, 125° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,374.6 meters (4,509.8 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Arakan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,347. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Arakan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 1,218 broken down into 219 households or an average of 5.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 73 | 5.48 | |
| 431 | 80 | 5.39 | |
| 646 | 108 | 5.98 | |
| 951 | 150 | 6.34 | |
| 1,159 | 197 | 5.88 | |
| 1,218 | 219 | 5.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Libertad are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 174 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 3.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 11.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 14.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 174 | 14.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 155 | 12.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 127 | 10.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 5.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 4.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 3.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 1.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.16% |
| Total | 1,218 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 400 in 1990 to 1,347 in 2020, an increase of 947 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 129 people, from the previous population of 1,218 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | – | |
| 431 | 1.41% | |
| 646 | 9.06% | |
| 951 | 5.48% | |
| 1,159 | 7.47% | |
| 1,218 | 0.95% | |
| 1,347 | 2.14% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 7.2111, 125.2128, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,374.6 meters or 4,509.8 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.