Libongao, Municipality of Kananga, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Kananga |
| Postal code | 6531 |
| Population (2020) | 2,864 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1610, 124.5612 (11° 10' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.8 meters (117.5 feet) |
Libongao is a barangay in the municipality of Kananga, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,864. This represented 4.80% of the total population of Kananga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libongao in the 2015 Census was 3,153 broken down into 729 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,589 | 296 | 5.37 | |
| 1,600 | 339 | 4.72 | |
| 1,885 | 385 | 4.90 | |
| 1,898 | 388 | 4.89 | |
| 2,527 | 529 | 4.78 | |
| 3,153 | 729 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libongao is 10 to 14, with 392 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 91 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 342 | 10.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 380 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 392 | 12.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 360 | 11.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 274 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 204 | 6.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 230 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 174 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 170 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 145 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 131 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 1.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.19% |
| Total | 3,177 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libongao grew from 1,589 in 1990 to 2,864 in 2020, an increase of 1,275 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.16%, or a decrease of 313 people, from the previous population of 3,177 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,589 | – | |
| 1,600 | 0.13% | |
| 1,885 | 3.58% | |
| 1,898 | 0.09% | |
| 2,527 | 10.98% | |
| 3,177 | 4.45% | |
| 2,864 | -2.16% |
Location
Libongao is situated at approximately 11.1610, 124.5612, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.8 meters or 117.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libongao 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.