Libas, Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Sogod |
| Postal code | 6606 |
| Population (2020) | 1,858 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3959, 124.9427 (10° 24' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.9 meters (140.7 feet) |
Libas is a barangay in the municipality of Sogod, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,858. This represented 3.91% of the total population of Sogod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Libas in the 2015 Census was 1,876 broken down into 387 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,271 | 215 | 5.91 | |
| 1,412 | 263 | 5.37 | |
| 1,702 | 304 | 5.60 | |
| 1,839 | 346 | 5.32 | |
| 1,865 | 374 | 4.99 | |
| 1,876 | 387 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libas is 10 to 14, with 241 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 165 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 227 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 241 | 12.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 189 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 119 | 6.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 101 | 5.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 117 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.28% |
| Total | 1,876 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libas grew from 1,271 in 1990 to 1,858 in 2020, an increase of 587 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 1,876 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,271 | – | |
| 1,412 | 1.99% | |
| 1,702 | 4.09% | |
| 1,839 | 1.07% | |
| 1,865 | 0.51% | |
| 1,876 | 0.11% | |
| 1,858 | -0.20% |
Location
Libas is situated at approximately 10.3959, 124.9427, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.9 meters or 140.7 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.