Libertad, Municipality of Matuguinao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Matuguinao |
| Postal code | 6708 |
| Population (2020) | 215 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1440, 124.8654 (12° 9' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.2 meters (131.9 feet) |
Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Matuguinao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 215. This represented 2.92% of the total population of Matuguinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libertad in the 2015 Census was 211 broken down into 54 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 23 | 4.74 | |
| 164 | 31 | 5.29 | |
| 164 | 36 | 4.56 | |
| 186 | 29 | 6.41 | |
| 198 | 47 | 4.21 | |
| 211 | 54 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libertad is 5 to 9, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 4.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 9.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 13.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 11.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 9.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 6.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 8.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 8.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 2.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 2.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 3.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.47% |
| Total | 211 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libertad grew from 109 in 1990 to 215 in 2020, an increase of 106 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.40%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 211 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | – | |
| 164 | 7.95% | |
| 164 | 0.00% | |
| 186 | 1.75% | |
| 198 | 2.30% | |
| 211 | 1.22% | |
| 215 | 0.40% |
Location
Libertad is situated at approximately 12.1440, 124.8654, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.2 meters or 131.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libertad 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.