Libua, Municipality of Palimbang, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Municipality | Palimbang |
| Postal code | 9809 |
| Population (2020) | 2,869 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1230, 124.3214 (6° 7' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.3 feet) |
Libua is a barangay in the municipality of Palimbang, in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,869. This represented 3.09% of the total population of Palimbang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libua in the 2015 Census was 2,540 broken down into 440 households or an average of 5.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,207 | 120 | 10.06 | |
| 976 | 126 | 7.75 | |
| 1,205 | 199 | 6.06 | |
| 2,108 | 357 | 5.90 | |
| 2,247 | 440 | 5.11 | |
| 2,540 | 440 | 5.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libua is 10 to 14, with 359 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 205 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 333 | 13.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 359 | 14.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 288 | 11.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 251 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 189 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 178 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 197 | 7.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 150 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 109 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 2.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 1.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.04% |
| Total | 2,540 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Libua grew from 1,207 in 1990 to 2,869 in 2020, an increase of 1,662 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.60%, or an increase of 329 people, from the previous population of 2,540 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,207 | – | |
| 976 | -3.90% | |
| 1,205 | 4.62% | |
| 2,108 | 8.02% | |
| 2,247 | 2.35% | |
| 2,540 | 2.36% | |
| 2,869 | 2.60% |
Location
Libua is situated at approximately 6.1230, 124.3214, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libua 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.