Liberty, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 6400 |
| Population (2020) | 619 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3656, 124.6199 (12° 22' North, 124° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.8 meters (179.8 feet) |
Liberty is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 619. This represented 0.63% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liberty in the 2015 Census was 801 broken down into 158 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 78 | 4.96 | |
| 427 | 80 | 5.34 | |
| 449 | 101 | 4.45 | |
| 533 | 96 | 5.55 | |
| 509 | 91 | 5.59 | |
| 801 | 158 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liberty is 15 to 19, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 9.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 11.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 11.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 12.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 9.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 9.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.75% |
| Total | 801 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liberty grew from 387 in 1990 to 619 in 2020, an increase of 232 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.28%, or a decrease of 182 people, from the previous population of 801 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 387 | – | |
| 427 | 1.86% | |
| 449 | 1.08% | |
| 533 | 2.39% | |
| 509 | -1.66% | |
| 801 | 9.02% | |
| 619 | -5.28% |
Location
Liberty is situated at approximately 12.3656, 124.6199, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.8 meters or 179.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liberty shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Cervantes, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Gebalagnan (Hibalagnan), Catarman, Northern Samar
- Polangi, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Lower Caynaga, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Bayho, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Henaronagan, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Maghipid, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Cag-aguingay, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.