Libas, Municipality of San Julian, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | San Julian |
| Postal code | 6814 |
| Population (2020) | 1,560 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7453, 125.4275 (11° 45' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Libas is a barangay in the municipality of San Julian, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,560. This represented 10.54% of the total population of San Julian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libas in the 2015 Census was 1,540 broken down into 366 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,314 | 255 | 5.15 | |
| 1,303 | 254 | 5.13 | |
| 1,113 | 251 | 4.43 | |
| 1,334 | 321 | 4.16 | |
| 1,484 | 346 | 4.29 | |
| 1,540 | 366 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libas is 5 to 9, with 204 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 13.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 7.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 6.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.75% |
| Total | 1,540 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libas grew from 1,314 in 1990 to 1,560 in 2020, an increase of 246 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 1,540 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,314 | – | |
| 1,303 | -0.16% | |
| 1,113 | -3.32% | |
| 1,334 | 2.53% | |
| 1,484 | 3.95% | |
| 1,540 | 0.71% | |
| 1,560 | 0.27% |
Location
Libas is situated at approximately 11.7453, 125.4275, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libas 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.