Liberty, 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) | 2,849 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3920, 124.7633 (10° 24' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.6 meters (51.2 feet) |
Liberty is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,849. This represented 4.42% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liberty in the 2015 Census was 2,683 broken down into 630 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,060 | 407 | 5.06 | |
| 2,139 | 428 | 5.00 | |
| 2,193 | 451 | 4.86 | |
| 2,193 | 524 | 4.19 | |
| 2,274 | 521 | 4.36 | |
| 2,683 | 630 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liberty is 10 to 14, with 256 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 66 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 231 | 8.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 255 | 9.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 256 | 9.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 218 | 8.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 207 | 7.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 215 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 169 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 207 | 7.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 151 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 139 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 117 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 116 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 112 | 4.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 94 | 3.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 65 | 2.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.01% |
| Total | 2,683 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liberty grew from 2,060 in 1990 to 2,849 in 2020, an increase of 789 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.27%, or an increase of 166 people, from the previous population of 2,683 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,060 | – | |
| 2,139 | 0.71% | |
| 2,193 | 0.54% | |
| 2,193 | 0.00% | |
| 2,274 | 1.33% | |
| 2,683 | 3.20% | |
| 2,849 | 1.27% |
Location
Liberty is situated at approximately 10.3920, 124.7633, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.6 meters or 51.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liberty 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.