Libas, Municipality of Banga, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Banga |
| Postal code | 5601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,617 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.6232, 122.3403 (11° 37' North, 122° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.3 meters (50.2 feet) |
Libas is a barangay in the municipality of Banga, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,617. This represented 4.01% of the total population of Banga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libas in the 2015 Census was 1,693 broken down into 393 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,295 | 243 | 5.33 | |
| 1,373 | 265 | 5.18 | |
| 1,380 | 268 | 5.15 | |
| 1,343 | 276 | 4.87 | |
| 1,639 | 352 | 4.66 | |
| 1,693 | 393 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libas is 20 to 24, with 169 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 7.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 8.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 155 | 9.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 169 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 146 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 137 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 5.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 5.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 74 | 4.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 59 | 3.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.69% |
| Total | 1,717 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libas grew from 1,302 in 1990 to 1,617 in 2020, an increase of 315 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.26%, or a decrease of 100 people, from the previous population of 1,717 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,302 | – | |
| 1,373 | 1.00% | |
| 1,443 | 1.07% | |
| 1,344 | -0.98% | |
| 1,662 | 8.04% | |
| 1,717 | 0.62% | |
| 1,617 | -1.26% |
Location
Libas is situated at approximately 11.6232, 122.3403, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.3 meters or 50.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libas 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.