Liberty, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palompon |
| Postal code | 6538 |
| Population (2020) | 834 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0817, 124.4343 (11° 5' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 156.3 meters (512.8 feet) |
Liberty is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 834. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liberty in the 2015 Census was 829 broken down into 232 households or an average of 3.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 871 | 173 | 5.03 | |
| 822 | 163 | 5.04 | |
| 913 | 179 | 5.10 | |
| 861 | 202 | 4.26 | |
| 886 | 209 | 4.24 | |
| 829 | 232 | 3.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liberty is 10 to 14, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 10.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 7.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 6.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 4.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 5.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 5.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.17% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.33% |
| Total | 829 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liberty fell from 871 in 1990 to 834 in 2020, a decrease of 37 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.13%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 829 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 871 | – | |
| 822 | -1.08% | |
| 913 | 2.28% | |
| 861 | -0.81% | |
| 886 | 1.05% | |
| 829 | -1.26% | |
| 834 | 0.13% |
Location
Liberty is situated at approximately 11.0817, 124.4343, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 156.3 meters or 512.8 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.