Libacao, City of Himamaylan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Himamaylan |
| Postal code | 6108 |
| Population (2020) | 5,203 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.1790, 122.9136 (10° 11' North, 122° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.3 meters (76.4 feet) |
Libacao is a barangay in the city of Himamaylan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,203. This represented 4.48% of the total population of Himamaylan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libacao in the 2015 Census was 4,924 broken down into 1,217 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,533 | 794 | 5.71 | |
| 3,966 | 711 | 5.58 | |
| 4,519 | 853 | 5.30 | |
| 4,878 | 969 | 5.03 | |
| 4,804 | 1,008 | 4.77 | |
| 4,924 | 1,217 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libacao is 5 to 9, with 638 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 41 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 112 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 474 | 9.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 638 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 604 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 458 | 9.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 388 | 7.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 319 | 6.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 293 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 294 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 260 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 233 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 197 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 177 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 190 | 3.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 128 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 71 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 41 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 47 | 0.95% |
| Total | 4,924 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libacao grew from 4,533 in 1990 to 5,203 in 2020, an increase of 670 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.17%, or an increase of 279 people, from the previous population of 4,924 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,533 | – | |
| 3,974 | -2.44% | |
| 4,528 | 2.84% | |
| 4,878 | 1.03% | |
| 4,804 | -0.55% | |
| 4,924 | 0.47% | |
| 5,203 | 1.17% |
Location
Libacao is situated at approximately 10.1790, 122.9136, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.3 meters or 76.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libacao 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.