Liberty, Municipality of Norala, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Norala |
| Postal code | 9508 |
| Population (2020) | 2,200 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.5364, 124.6317 (6° 32' North, 124° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 92.6 meters (303.8 feet) |
Liberty is a barangay in the municipality of Norala, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,200. This represented 4.71% of the total population of Norala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liberty in the 2015 Census was 2,616 broken down into 607 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,112 | 370 | 5.71 | |
| 2,498 | 441 | 5.66 | |
| 2,388 | 472 | 5.06 | |
| 2,290 | 479 | 4.78 | |
| 2,601 | 547 | 4.76 | |
| 2,616 | 607 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liberty is 5 to 9, with 279 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 247 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 279 | 10.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 266 | 10.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 264 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 231 | 8.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 204 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 156 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 184 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 149 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 142 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 129 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 111 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.11% |
| Total | 2,616 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liberty grew from 2,112 in 1990 to 2,200 in 2020, an increase of 88 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.58%, or a decrease of 416 people, from the previous population of 2,616 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,112 | – | |
| 2,498 | 3.19% | |
| 2,388 | -0.96% | |
| 2,290 | -0.58% | |
| 2,601 | 4.74% | |
| 2,616 | 0.11% | |
| 2,200 | -3.58% |
Location
Liberty is situated at approximately 6.5364, 124.6317, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 92.6 meters or 303.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liberty 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.