Libertad, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Postal code | 6817 |
| Population (2020) | 676 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0574, 125.4078 (12° 3' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 676. This represented 1.51% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 709 broken down into 161 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 674 | 130 | 5.18 | |
| 801 | 132 | 6.07 | |
| 623 | 120 | 5.19 | |
| 549 | 118 | 4.65 | |
| 644 | 161 | 4.00 | |
| 709 | 161 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 9.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 12.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 83 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 4.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 2.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.83% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.55% |
| Total | 709 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 674 in 1990 to 676 in 2020, an increase of 2 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.00%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 709 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 674 | – | |
| 801 | 3.29% | |
| 623 | -5.25% | |
| 549 | -1.73% | |
| 644 | 5.98% | |
| 709 | 1.85% | |
| 676 | -1.00% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 12.0574, 125.4078, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 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.