Libtong, Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | San Miguel |
| Postal code | 6518 |
| Population (2020) | 2,212 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2950, 124.8313 (11° 18' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Libtong, formerly East Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,212. This represented 11.20% of the total population of San Miguel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libtong in the 2015 Census was 2,466 broken down into 553 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,928 | 351 | 5.49 | |
| 1,859 | 371 | 5.01 | |
| 2,025 | 408 | 4.96 | |
| 1,860 | 432 | 4.31 | |
| 2,177 | 478 | 4.55 | |
| 2,466 | 553 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libtong is 10 to 14, with 278 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 227 | 9.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 277 | 11.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 278 | 11.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 256 | 10.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 244 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 176 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 123 | 4.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 113 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.26% |
| Total | 2,466 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libtong grew from 1,928 in 1990 to 2,212 in 2020, an increase of 284 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.26%, or a decrease of 254 people, from the previous population of 2,466 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,928 | – | |
| 1,859 | -0.68% | |
| 2,030 | 1.90% | |
| 1,860 | -1.20% | |
| 2,177 | 5.90% | |
| 2,466 | 2.40% | |
| 2,212 | -2.26% |
Location
Libtong is situated at approximately 11.2950, 124.8313, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libtong 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.