Libertad, City of Escalante, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Escalante |
| Postal code | 6124 |
| Population (2020) | 2,948 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.7836, 123.4606 (10° 47' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.6 meters (248.0 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the city of Escalante, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,948. This represented 3.07% of the total population of Escalante.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 2,587 broken down into 642 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,689 | 532 | 5.05 | |
| 2,829 | 567 | 4.99 | |
| 2,957 | 585 | 5.05 | |
| 3,035 | 585 | 5.19 | |
| 2,756 | 643 | 4.29 | |
| 2,587 | 642 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 10 to 14, with 320 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 234 | 8.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 312 | 11.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 320 | 12.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 251 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 183 | 7.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 168 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 161 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 144 | 5.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 139 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 150 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 108 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 91 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 67 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.73% |
| Total | 2,604 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 2,689 in 1990 to 2,948 in 2020, an increase of 259 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.65%, or an increase of 344 people, from the previous population of 2,604 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,689 | – | |
| 2,829 | 0.96% | |
| 2,957 | 0.95% | |
| 3,035 | 0.36% | |
| 2,773 | -3.23% | |
| 2,604 | -1.19% | |
| 2,948 | 2.65% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 10.7836, 123.4606, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.6 meters or 248.0 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.