Libongcogon, Municipality of Zarraga, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Zarraga |
| Postal code | 5004 |
| Population (2020) | 980 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8082, 122.6361 (10° 48' North, 122° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Libongcogon is a barangay in the municipality of Zarraga, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 980. This represented 3.59% of the total population of Zarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libongcogon in the 2015 Census was 1,018 broken down into 225 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 881 | 167 | 5.28 | |
| 888 | 171 | 5.19 | |
| 914 | 174 | 5.25 | |
| 909 | 195 | 4.66 | |
| 930 | 201 | 4.63 | |
| 1,018 | 225 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libongcogon is 20 to 24, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 6.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 10.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 9.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 10.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 7.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.26% |
| Total | 1,018 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libongcogon grew from 881 in 1990 to 980 in 2020, an increase of 99 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.80%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 1,018 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 881 | – | |
| 888 | 0.15% | |
| 914 | 0.62% | |
| 909 | -0.08% | |
| 930 | 0.83% | |
| 1,018 | 1.74% | |
| 980 | -0.80% |
Location
Libongcogon is situated at approximately 10.8082, 122.6361, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libongcogon 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.