Libertad, Municipality of Hilongos, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Hilongos |
| Postal code | 6524 |
| Population (2020) | 507 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3833, 124.8761 (10° 23' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 268.6 meters (881.2 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 507. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 656 broken down into 146 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525 | 101 | 5.20 | |
| 539 | 108 | 4.99 | |
| 508 | 103 | 4.93 | |
| 452 | 95 | 4.76 | |
| 485 | 102 | 4.75 | |
| 656 | 146 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 5 to 9, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 11.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 12.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.07% |
| Total | 656 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad fell from 525 in 1990 to 507 in 2020, a decrease of 18 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.28%, or a decrease of 149 people, from the previous population of 656 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 525 | – | |
| 539 | 0.49% | |
| 508 | -1.26% | |
| 452 | -1.60% | |
| 485 | 2.60% | |
| 656 | 5.92% | |
| 507 | -5.28% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 10.3833, 124.8761, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 268.6 meters or 881.2 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.