La Libertad, Negros Oriental Last updated February 19, 2025 Municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines
Municipality in Negros Island Region, Philippines
La Libertad , officially the Municipality of La Libertad (Cebuano : Lungsod sa La Libertad Tagalog : Bayan ng La Libertad municipality in the province of Negros Oriental , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,089 people. [ 3]
History La Libertad is 105 kilometres (65 mi) north of Dumaguete .
Before and during the Spanish Conquest of the Philippines , the Municipality of La Libertad was inhabited by primitive tribes, mostly Negritos. Several enterprising families from neighboring villages and distant provinces began to settle, with one of the first pioneers being a certain Pedro Absin.
These people were the leading pioneer families of the "old" Hinoba-an. Most of them were engaged in farming and fishing.
The fertile valleys of Hinoba-an were drawing several families who immigrated there in the later part of the Spanish period. They were attracted by the richness of the soil of the Hinoba-an.
La Libertad was severely affected during the 2012 Visayas earthquake , that caused landslides killing dozens of people. [ 5]
Geography Tañon Strait is located to the east of this municipality.
Barangays La Libertad is politically subdivided into 29 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios .
PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a. 2020 [ 3] 2010 [ 6] 074613001 Aniniaw 2.5% 1,015 1,106 ▾ −0.85% 074613002 Aya 2.6% 1,052 953 ▴ 0.99% 074613003 Bagtic 3.6% 1,497 1,344 ▴ 1.08% 074613004 Biga-a 2.3% 927 1,101 ▾ −1.71% 074613005 Busilak 3.3% 1,369 1,176 ▴ 1.53% 074613006 Cangabo 2.9% 1,182 1,245 ▾ −0.52% 074613007 Cantupa 3.3% 1,348 1,048 ▴ 2.55% 074613029 Elecia (Talostos) 4.0% 1,657 1,561 ▴ 0.60% 074613008 Eli 4.0% 1,629 1,273 ▴ 2.50% 074613009 Guihob 4.5% 1,843 2,048 ▾ −1.05% 074613010 Kansumandig 3.3% 1,350 1,242 ▴ 0.84% 074613011 Mambulod 1.6% 662 632 ▴ 0.46% 074613012 Mandapaton 3.9% 1,603 1,927 ▾ −1.82% 074613013 Manghulyawon 3.8% 1,578 1,398 ▴ 1.22% 074613014 Manluminsag 2.0% 808 776 ▴ 0.40% 074613015 Mapalasan 1.6% 660 557 ▴ 1.71% 074613016 Maragondong 2.2% 891 930 ▾ −0.43% 074613017 Martilo 5.2% 2,134 2,038 ▴ 0.46% 074613018 Nasungan 4.5% 1,868 1,558 ▴ 1.83% 074613019 Pacuan 6.8% 2,777 2,478 ▴ 1.15% 074613020 Pangca 1.2% 488 652 ▾ −2.86% 074613021 Pisong 3.3% 1,341 1,325 ▴ 0.12% 074613022 Pitogo 3.5% 1,441 1,216 ▴ 1.71% 074613023 Poblacion North 6.1% 2,507 2,319 ▴ 0.78% 074613024 Poblacion South 3.3% 1,371 1,338 ▴ 0.24% 074613025 San Jose 4.1% 1,689 1,703 ▾ −0.08% 074613026 Solonggon 6.2% 2,565 2,235 ▴ 1.39% 074613027 Tala-on 2.2% 907 806 ▴ 1.19% 074613028 Talayong 2.3% 930 919 ▴ 0.12% Total 41,089 38,904 ▴ 0.55%
Climate Climate data for La Libertad, Negros Oriental Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29 30 31 32 31 30 30 30 30 30 29 29 30 Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23 22 23 24 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 23 24 Average precipitation mm (inches) 42 34 40 61 124 188 190 191 189 186 124 73 1,442 Average rainy days 10.0 8.5 9.5 12.8 22.3 26.8 28.4 27.9 27.3 27.6 20.5 13.1 234.7 Source: Meteoblue [ 7]
Economy Poverty Incidence of La Libertad
Demographics Population census of La Libertad Year ±% p.a. 1903 3,732 — 1939 17,795 +4.43% 1948 18,770 +0.59% 1960 25,335 +2.53% 1970 29,693 +1.60% 1975 31,460 +1.17% 1980 30,730 −0.47% 1990 29,958 −0.25% 1995 32,456 +1.51% 2000 35,122 +1.71% 2007 37,007 +0.72% 2010 38,904 +1.84% 2015 38,602 −0.15% 2020 41,089 +1.24% Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [ 16] [ 6] [ 17] [ 18]
Tourism In terms of attractions, La Libertad offers an abundance of outdoor destinations. The municipality is known for the white sand beach of Solongon, which attracts tourists and locals alike. The nearby Mt. Panciao also offers opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Education The public schools in the town of La Libertad are administered by two school districts under the Schools Division of Negros Oriental .
Elementary schools:
Agbobolo Elementary School — Sitio Agbobolo, Aya Aniniaw Elementary School — Aniniaw Aya Elementary School — Aya Bagtic Elementary School — Bagtic Biga-a Elementary School — Biga-a Busilac Elementary School — Busilak Cangabo Elementary School — Cangabo Eli Elementary School — Eli Guihob Elementary School — Guihob Kansumandig Elementary School — Kansumandig La Libertad Central Elementary School — South Poblacion La Libertad North Poblacion Primary School — North Poblacion Mambulod Elementary School — Mambulod Mandapaton Elementary School — Mandapaton Manghulyawon Elementary School — Manghulyawon Manluminsag Elementary School — Manluminsag Mapalasan Elementary School — Mapalasan Martilo Elementary School — Martilo Nasunggan Elementary School — Nasunggan Pacuan Elementary School — Pacuan Pangca Elementary School — Pangca Pisong Elementary School — Pisong Pitogo Elementary School — Pitogo San Jose Elementary School — San Jose Solonggon Elementary School — Solonggon Tala-on Elementary School — Tala-on Talostos Elementary School — Elecia High schools:
La Libertad Technical-Vocational School — South Poblacion La Libertad TVS - Manluminsag Extension — Manluminsag Pacuan National High School — Pacuan Pacuan NHS - Busilac Extension — Busilak Pacuan NHS - Nasunggan Extension — Nasunggan Private schools:
Saint Francis School — North Poblacion Government Elected municipal officials (2010–2013):
Mayor: Emmanuel Iway Vice Mayor: Lawrence Limkaichong Councilors: Nancy Temonio Laturnas Ronald Opada Ronie Bulabon Emelia Luz Medes Leonida Rios Jellenito Cayetano Bertoldo Burlasa Jovito Sabanal ABC President: Ronald Gallosa SK Federation President: PJ Arriesgado Date Position Name 1919–1922 President Isaac Dionaldo Vice-president Narciso Absin Secretary Francisco Bautista Councilors Pio Banogon Luciano Libo-on Ireneo Villaespin Felipe Absin Andres Absin Fabio Torres Leon Bonda-on Brigido Sabanal 1922–1924 President Isaac Dionaldo Vice-president Fabio Torres Secretary Roberto Estoconing Councilors Margarito Gallosa Pedro Timtim Isaias Emperado Antonio Torres Pastor Carinal Marcelo Libo-on Bregido Sabanal Benedicto Libo-on 1925 President Isaac Dionaldo Vice-president Fabio Torres Secretary Roberto Estoconing Councilors Antonio E. Torres Pedrom Timtim Pator Carinal Margarito Gallosa Marcelo Libo-on Brigido Sabanal Daniel Donaldo Benedicto Libo-on, Sr. 1926–1927 President Fabio Torres Vice-president Daniel Dionaldo Secretary Roberto Estoconing Councilors Brigido Sabanal Antonio E. Torres Leopoldo Dionaldo Aquilino Ricarte Pedro E. Torres Teodoro Absin Felix Camero
References ↑ Municipality of La Libertad | (DILG) ↑ "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 . 1 2 3 Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" . Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay . Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021 . ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" . Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024 . ↑ "Quake causes severe damage in La Libertad, Negros Oriental" . ABS-CBN News . 7 February 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013 . 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF) . Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay . National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016 . ↑ "La Libertad: Average Temperatures and Rainfall" . Meteoblue. Retrieved 6 May 2020 . ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI)" . Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020 . ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF) . Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF) . Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF) . Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF) . Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015" . Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" . Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022 . ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" . Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024 . ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" . Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay . Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016 . ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" . Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007 National Statistics Office . ↑ "Province of" . Municipality Population Data . Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016 . External links
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