Libona

Libona
Municipality
Municipality of Libona
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Map of Bukidnon with Libona highlighted
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Libona Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°20′00″N124°44′36″E / 8.3333°N 124.7433°E / 8.3333; 124.7433
Country	Philippines
Region	Northern Mindanao
Province	Bukidnon
District	1st district
Founded	October 4, 1957
Barangays	14 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Aurelio B. Lopez
•  Vice Mayor	Leonardo Genesis T. Calingasan
•  Representative	Ma. Lourdes O. Acosta-Alba
•  Municipal Council	Members Noel B. Woo Vicentico A. Buta Israel C. Abas Rex W. Tacandong Feliciano C. Gabito Jr. Eliare Razil V. Ibona Luzbrenia L. Pailagao Rella A. Fernandez
•  Electorate	29,354 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	374.37 km2 (144.55 sq mi)
Elevation	562 m (1,844 ft)
Highest elevation	792 m (2,598 ft)
Lowest elevation	345 m (1,132 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	48,965
• Density	130/km2 (340/sq mi)
•  Households	11,311
Economy
•  Income class	1st municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	27.73 % (2018) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 213 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 544.6 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 153.5 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 136.9 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Bukidnon 2 Electric Cooperative (BUSECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	8706
PSGC	101311000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)88
Native languages	Binukid Cebuano Ata Manobo Tagalog
Website	www.libonabuk.gov.ph

Libona, officially the Municipality of Libona (Bukid and Higaonon: Banuwa ta Libona; Cebuano : Lungsod sa Libona; Tagalog : Bayan ng Libona), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 48,965 people. ^[3]

Libona is situated in the northern part of the province and is approximately 103 kilometers from Malaybalay, the capital city of Bukidnon. The municipality can be reached from Cagayan de Oro, the major trade center of Northern Mindanao, through a 52 kilometer-route passing Barangay Alae of Manolo Fortich, or through a 32 kilometer road northward passing Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro.

History

According to folk history, gold had flourished in the locality that prompted people from the neighboring towns flocked into this place in their quest for the golden fame and fortune. It was said that on January 17, 1817, A Spanish soldier who was on patrol was tasked to write down the names of the places he would come across within the course of his mission. He happened to pass by a group of men who were digging gold on one of the gold mines. Talking in Spanish, the soldier inquired about the name of the place. The natives, who did not understand the language, thought the soldier was asking them how many gold ores they have already gathered. In response, the natives answered "libo na", meaning a thousand already. The Spanish soldier jotted the word "Libona" in his logbook believing it was the name of the locality.

Libona was once a municipal district of Maluko, now the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, created under EO No. 5 dated April 4, 1917 issued by then acting Governor Ponciano C. Reyes of the defunct Department of Mindanao and Sulu. Due to its progressive stride in both the socio-economic and political infrastructure, Libona was finally able to separate itself from her mother municipality when it was granted political identity. then President Carlos P. Garcia, issued EO No. 272, dated October 4, 1957 declaring Libona a regular municipality. By virtue of the said order, Libona became the 14th municipality in the province of Bukidnon.

Geography

Barangays

Libona is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020 [3]		2010 [5]
101311001	Capihan	4.6%	2,273	2,067	▴	0.95%
101311002	Crossing	9.3%	4,578	4,369	▴	0.47%
101311003	Gango	12.6%	6,173	4,884	▴	2.37%
101311004	Kiliog	4.9%	2,418	1,440	▴	5.32%
101311005	Kinawe	8.3%	4,062	3,815	▴	0.63%
101311006	Laturan	6.0%	2,927	2,921	▴	0.02%
101311007	Maambong	4.6%	2,239	1,917	▴	1.56%
101311008	Nangka	3.6%	1,784	1,515	▴	1.65%
101311009	Palabucan	3.3%	1,594	1,333	▴	1.80%
101311010	Poblacion	7.1%	3,471	3,113	▴	1.09%
101311011	Pongol	7.3%	3,579	3,485	▴	0.27%
101311012	San Jose	7.6%	3,738	3,387	▴	0.99%
101311013	Santa Fe	4.4%	2,154	2,506	▾	−1.50%
101311014	Sil‑ipon	6.1%	2,979	2,641	▴	1.21%
	Total		48,965	39,393	▴	2.20%

Climate

Climate data for Libona, Bukidnon
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	25 (77)	25 (77)	26 (79)	27 (81)	27 (81)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)	25 (77)	26 (79)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21 (70)	20 (68)	20 (68)	21 (70)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	21 (70)	21 (70)	21 (71)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	271 (10.7)	217 (8.5)	193 (7.6)	178 (7.0)	344 (13.5)	423 (16.7)	362 (14.3)	358 (14.1)	329 (13.0)	320 (12.6)	322 (12.7)	260 (10.2)	3,577 (140.9)
Average rainy days	23.2	19.5	22.0	22.8	29.6	28.9	30.3	29.8	28.1	28.8	26.1	24.1	313.2
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics

Population census of Libona

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1918	1,547	—
1939	3,727	+4.28%
1948	4,406	+1.88%
1960	10,653	+7.63%
1970	14,988	+3.47%
1975	16,481	+1.92%
1980	21,229	+5.19%
1990	29,652	+3.40%
1995	31,897	+1.38%
2000	33,273	+0.91%
2007	35,670	+0.96%
2010	39,393	+3.68%
2015	43,969	+2.12%
2020	48,965	+2.14%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [5] [8] [9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Libona, Bukidnon, was 48,965 people, ^[3] with a density of 130 inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile.

Local government

Municipal officials (2022-2025):

• Mayor: Aurelio B. Lopez
• Vice Mayor: Leonardo Genesis T. Calingasan
• Sangguniang Bayan Members:
  • Hanalee T. Calingasan
  • Noel B. Woo
  • Czar Ian R. Abas
  • Feliciano C. Gabito Jr.
  • Vladimir P. Gallego
  • Rex W. Tacandong
  • Fernando P. Ibarita
  • Rella A. Fernandez

Education

• Learning Centers

The MSWDO have established several Children learning centers in the municipality where in fact every barangays have one or two centers and it includes the National Child Development Center.

• Preparatory

The most notable one is the San Miguel Escuela de Jesus Nazareno in the barangay of Crossing.

DepEd Libona are divided into two districts; the Libona 1 and Libona 2

• Elementary Schools

Currently Libona have 23 public and 2 private Elementary Schools that caters the youth of the different barangays in the municipality.

• Junior/Senior High Schools

1.Libona National High School (Crossing) 2.Kinawe National High School (Kinawe) 3.Hossana Academy of Bukidnon Inc. (Gango) 4.Sil-ipon Integrated School (Sil-ipon)

Tertiary/Higher institutions

1.Bukidnon State University - Libona Campus

Vocational/Training School

1. Woo Stride Training and Assessment Center

And also every barangay hosted Alternative Learning Systems for the out of-school-youth in the municipality.

References

1.   Municipality of Libona | (DILG)
2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN   0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
5. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
6. "Libona: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
7. Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
9. "Province of Bukidnon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
11. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
12. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
13. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
14. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
15. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information