La Libertad, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 6213 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 174.64 km2 (67.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,089 |
| Density (2020) | 235 / km2 (609 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 2' North, 123° 14' East (10.0264, 123.2338) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.5 feet) |
La Libertad is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 174.64 square kilometers or 67.43 square miles which constitutes 3.22% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,089. This represented 2.87% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 0.51% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 235 inhabitants per square kilometer or 609 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
La Libertad has 29 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniniaw | 2.47% | 1,015 | 1,082 | -6.19% | -1.34% |
| Aya | 2.56% | 1,052 | 974 | 8.01% | 1.63% |
| Bagtic | 3.64% | 1,497 | 1,361 | 9.99% | 2.02% |
| Biga-a | 2.26% | 927 | 1,061 | -12.63% | -2.80% |
| Busilak | 3.33% | 1,369 | 1,206 | 13.52% | 2.70% |
| Cangabo | 2.88% | 1,182 | 1,166 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Cantupa | 3.28% | 1,348 | 1,260 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Elecia | 4.03% | 1,657 | 1,585 | 4.54% | 0.94% |
| Eli | 3.96% | 1,629 | 1,276 | 27.66% | 5.28% |
| Guihob | 4.49% | 1,843 | 1,878 | -1.86% | -0.40% |
| Kansumandig | 3.29% | 1,350 | 1,218 | 10.84% | 2.19% |
| Mambulod | 1.61% | 662 | 606 | 9.24% | 1.88% |
| Mandapaton | 3.90% | 1,603 | 1,817 | -11.78% | -2.60% |
| Manghulyawon | 3.84% | 1,578 | 1,333 | 18.38% | 3.62% |
| Manluminsag | 1.97% | 808 | 770 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Mapalasan | 1.61% | 660 | 531 | 24.29% | 4.68% |
| Maragondong | 2.17% | 891 | 765 | 16.47% | 3.26% |
| Martilo | 5.19% | 2,134 | 2,019 | 5.70% | 1.17% |
| Nasungan | 4.55% | 1,868 | 1,487 | 25.62% | 4.92% |
| Pacuan | 6.76% | 2,777 | 2,616 | 6.15% | 1.27% |
| Pangca | 1.19% | 488 | 505 | -3.37% | -0.72% |
| Pisong | 3.26% | 1,341 | 1,299 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Pitogo | 3.51% | 1,441 | 1,273 | 13.20% | 2.64% |
| Poblacion North | 6.10% | 2,507 | 2,364 | 6.05% | 1.24% |
| Poblacion South | 3.34% | 1,371 | 1,464 | -6.35% | -1.37% |
| San Jose | 4.11% | 1,689 | 1,660 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
| Solongon | 6.24% | 2,565 | 2,306 | 11.23% | 2.27% |
| Tala-on | 2.21% | 907 | 831 | 9.15% | 1.86% |
| Talayong | 2.26% | 930 | 889 | 4.61% | 0.95% |
| La Libertad Total | 41,089 | 38,602 | 6.44% | 1.32% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of La Libertad for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱103,504,377.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 62,018,304.68 | – |
| 2010 | 64,879,959.95 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 70,245,223.52 | 8.27% |
| 2012 | 68,418,474.76 | -2.60% |
| 2013 | 76,112,781.29 | 11.25% |
| 2014 | 83,957,992.23 | 10.31% |
| 2015 | 94,335,943.16 | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 103,504,377.30 | 9.72% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of La Libertad in the 2015 Census was 38,564 broken down into 9,187 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,964 | 5,805 | 5.16 | |
| 32,450 | 6,452 | 5.03 | |
| 35,109 | 7,024 | 5.00 | |
| 37,007 | 8,022 | 4.61 | |
| 38,902 | 8,953 | 4.35 | |
| 38,564 | 9,187 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Libertad is 5 to 9, with 4,378 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 435 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 868 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,702 | 9.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,378 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,182 | 10.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,421 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,056 | 7.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,732 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,563 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,249 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,142 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,033 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,860 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,585 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,321 | 3.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 901 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 683 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 491 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 435 | 1.13% |
| Total | 38,602 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Libertad grew from 3,732 in 1903 to 41,089 in 2020, an increase of 37,357 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 2,487 people, from the previous population of 38,602 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,732 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 18,770 | 0.55% | |
| 25,335 | 2.67% | |
| 29,693 | 1.56% | |
| 31,460 | 1.17% | |
| 30,730 | -0.47% | |
| 29,958 | -0.25% | |
| 32,456 | 1.51% | |
| 35,122 | 1.71% | |
| 37,007 | 0.72% | |
| 38,904 | 1.84% | |
| 38,602 | -0.15% | |
| 41,089 | 1.32% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in La Libertad for the year 2019 was 25,336, broken down into 12,384 males and 12,952 females.
Location
The municipal center of La Libertad is situated at approximately 10° 2' North, 123° 14' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to La Libertad are Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Canlaon, Negros Oriental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Carcar, Cebu, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, and Bais, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, Tayasan, Negros Oriental, Ronda, Cebu, Alcantara, Cebu, Moalboal, Cebu, and Ayungon, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 561.29 kilometers (348.77 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, 6.32 kilometers (3.92 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Tayasan, Negros Oriental, 13.19 kilometers (8.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Ronda, Cebu, 19.62 kilometers (12.19 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Alcantara, Cebu, 19.74 kilometers (12.26 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Moalboal, Cebu, 20.03 kilometers (12.45 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Ayungon, Negros Oriental, 20.95 kilometers (13.02 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
Nearest cities
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 11.29 kilometers (7.01 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 39.86 kilometers (24.77 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 40.66 kilometers (25.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Carcar, Cebu, 45.45 kilometers (28.24 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 45.88 kilometers (28.51 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 49.60 kilometers (30.82 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
Distance from Manila: 561.29 kilometers (348.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.