Libon, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 284 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3747, 125.0607 (12° 22' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.9 meters (9.5 feet) |
Libon is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 284. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libon in the 2015 Census was 310 broken down into 60 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 47 | 5.64 | |
| 296 | 55 | 5.38 | |
| 273 | 47 | 5.81 | |
| 252 | 59 | 4.27 | |
| 290 | 63 | 4.60 | |
| 310 | 60 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libon is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 14.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 11.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 11.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 6.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 3.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 5.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 3.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.94% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.97% |
| Total | 310 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libon grew from 265 in 1990 to 284 in 2020, an increase of 19 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.83%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 310 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | – | |
| 296 | 2.09% | |
| 273 | -1.72% | |
| 252 | -1.10% | |
| 290 | 5.25% | |
| 310 | 1.28% | |
| 284 | -1.83% |
Location
Libon is situated at approximately 12.3747, 125.0607, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.9 meters or 9.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libon 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.