Libucan Dacu, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 936 |
| Coordinates | 11.9089, 124.6581 (11° 55' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Libucan Dacu is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 936. This represented 3.64% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libucan Dacu in the 2015 Census was 758 broken down into 204 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 846 | 162 | 5.22 | |
| 930 | 180 | 5.17 | |
| 864 | 169 | 5.11 | |
| 890 | 164 | 5.43 | |
| 777 | 181 | 4.29 | |
| 758 | 204 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libucan Dacu is 5 to 9, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 10.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 12.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 8.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 5.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 6.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.72% |
| Total | 758 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libucan Dacu grew from 846 in 1990 to 936 in 2020, an increase of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.54%, or an increase of 178 people, from the previous population of 758 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 846 | – | |
| 930 | 1.79% | |
| 864 | -1.57% | |
| 890 | 0.41% | |
| 777 | -4.82% | |
| 758 | -0.47% | |
| 936 | 4.54% |
Location
Libucan Dacu is situated at approximately 11.9089, 124.6581, in the island of Libucan Daco. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libucan Dacu 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.