Libertad, Municipality of Palo, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palo |
| Postal code | 6501 |
| Population (2020) | 4,251 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1739, 124.9554 (11° 10' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.5 meters (50.9 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Palo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,251. This represented 5.58% of the total population of Palo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 3,170 broken down into 761 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,863 | 358 | 5.20 | |
| 1,902 | 367 | 5.18 | |
| 2,098 | 403 | 5.21 | |
| 2,342 | 486 | 4.82 | |
| 2,827 | 591 | 4.78 | |
| 3,170 | 761 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 5 to 9, with 387 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 88 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 353 | 11.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 387 | 12.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 359 | 11.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 261 | 8.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 282 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 253 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 248 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 226 | 7.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 159 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 144 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 85 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 89 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 50 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.47% |
| Total | 3,190 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 1,870 in 1990 to 4,251 in 2020, an increase of 2,381 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.23%, or an increase of 1,061 people, from the previous population of 3,190 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,870 | – | |
| 1,902 | 0.32% | |
| 2,098 | 2.13% | |
| 2,357 | 1.62% | |
| 2,842 | 7.05% | |
| 3,190 | 2.22% | |
| 4,251 | 6.23% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 11.1739, 124.9554, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.5 meters or 50.9 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.