Libjo, 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) | 2,284 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4889, 124.6029 (12° 29' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.6 meters (57.7 feet) |
Libjo, formerly Binog, is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,284. This represented 2.33% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libjo in the 2015 Census was 2,166 broken down into 442 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,232 | 229 | 5.38 | |
| 1,312 | 252 | 5.21 | |
| 1,483 | 279 | 5.32 | |
| 1,868 | 356 | 5.25 | |
| 1,919 | 364 | 5.27 | |
| 2,166 | 442 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libjo is 10 to 14, with 304 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 | 60 | 2.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 225 | 10.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 298 | 13.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 304 | 14.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 267 | 12.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 157 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 5.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 142 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 3.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 3.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 1.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.51% |
| Total | 2,166 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Libjo grew from 1,232 in 1990 to 2,284 in 2020, an increase of 1,052 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.12%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 2,166 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,232 | – | |
| 1,312 | 1.19% | |
| 1,483 | 2.66% | |
| 1,868 | 3.23% | |
| 1,919 | 0.99% | |
| 2,166 | 2.33% | |
| 2,284 | 1.12% |
Location
Libjo is situated at approximately 12.4889, 124.6029, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.6 meters or 57.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libjo shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Somoroy, Bobon, Northern Samar
- Arellano, Bobon, Northern Samar
- Old Rizal, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Daganas, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Dalakit (Poblacion), Catarman, Northern Samar
- Molave (Poblacion), Catarman, Northern Samar
- Macagtas, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Washington, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Jose P. Laurel (Casulgan), Bobon, Northern Samar
- Quezon (Panicayan), Bobon, Northern Samar
- Bocsol, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Cal-igang, Catarman, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.