Libas, Municipality of Saint Bernard, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Saint Bernard |
| Postal code | 6616 |
| Population (2020) | 411 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3576, 125.1062 (10° 21' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.2 meters (259.8 feet) |
Libas is a barangay in the municipality of Saint Bernard, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 411. This represented 1.45% of the total population of Saint Bernard.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libas in the 2015 Census was 422 broken down into 68 households or an average of 6.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 46 | 5.48 | |
| 312 | 64 | 4.88 | |
| 334 | 65 | 5.14 | |
| 373 | 64 | 5.83 | |
| 375 | 65 | 5.77 | |
| 422 | 68 | 6.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libas is 20 to 24, with 56 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 | 4 | 0.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 6.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 9.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 13.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 11.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 13.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 6.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total | 422 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libas grew from 252 in 1990 to 411 in 2020, an increase of 159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.55%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 422 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | – | |
| 312 | 4.08% | |
| 334 | 1.47% | |
| 373 | 1.53% | |
| 375 | 0.19% | |
| 422 | 2.27% | |
| 411 | -0.55% |
Location
Libas is situated at approximately 10.3576, 125.1062, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.2 meters or 259.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Libas 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.