La Libertad, Negros Oriental

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La Libertad
Municipality
Municipality of La Libertad
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La Libertad
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°02′N123°13′E / 10.03°N 123.22°E / 10.03; 123.22
Country Philippines
Region Negros Island Region
Province Negros Oriental
District 1st district
Founded January 10, 1919
Barangays 29 (see Barangays)
Government
  [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 •  Mayor Lawrence D. Limkaichong (NPC)
 •  Vice Mayor Julius C. Sabac (PFP)
 •  Representative Emmanuel L. Iway (PFP)
 •  Municipal Council
Members
  • James Bryan B. Solitana
  • Rene D. Gargoles
  • Nancy T. Laturnas
  • Maria Cleofe A. Facturan
  • Jovito P. Sabanal
  • Alita Cabildo-Pulga
  • Randy L. Dunque, Jr.
  • Redgil C. Medes
  • Teresita Gallosa ‡
  • Crisha C. Sabac ◌
  • ‡ ex officio ABC president
  • ◌ ex officio SK chairman
 •  Electorate 27,347 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
139.60 km2 (53.90 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Highest elevation
556 m (1,824 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census) [3]
 • Total
42,721
 • Density310/km2 (790/sq mi)
 •  Households
10,285
Economy
 •  Income class 3rd municipal income class
 •  Poverty incidence
38.77
% (2021) [4]
 •  Revenue ₱ 210.9 million (2022)
 •  Assets ₱ 622.4 million (2022)
 •  Expenditure ₱ 211.1 million (2022)
 •  Liabilities ₱ 228.3 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNegros Oriental 1 Electric Cooperative (NORECO 1)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6213
PSGC
074613000
IDD  :  area code  +63 (0)35
Native languages Cebuano
Tagalog
Website www.lalibertad-negor.gov.ph

La Libertad, officially called the Municipality of La Libertad (Cebuano : Lungsod sa La Libertad; Tagalog : Bayan ng La Libertad), is a municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. As of the 2020 census, the municipality has a population of 41,089 people. [5]

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History

Before and during the Spanish conquest of the Philippines, the Municipality of La Libertad was inhabited by indigenous tribes, mostly Negritos. Several families from neighboring villages and distant provinces began to settle, with one of the first pioneers being Pedro Absin. [6] [6]

Early settlers in the region established communities that later became part of present-day La Libertad. Many of them engaged in farming and fishing. [6]

The fertile valleys of Hinoba-an drew several families who immigrated there in the later part of the Spanish period. The area was known for its fertile soil, which supported local farming activities.

La Libertad was severely affected during the 2012 Visayas earthquake, which caused landslides that killed dozens of people. [7]

Geography

The Tañon Strait lies to the east of this municipality. La Libertad is located in 105 kilometres (65 mi) north of Dumaguete, the capital city of Negros Oriental. [6]

Administration (barangays)

La Libertad is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Each barangay is further divided into puroks, and some also include sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 [8] 2010 [9]
074613001 Aniniaw 2.4% 1,015 1,106▾ −0.60%
074613002 Aya 2.5% 1,052 953▴ 0.69%
074613003 Bagtic 3.5% 1,497 1,344▴ 0.75%
074613004 Biga-a 2.2% 927 1,101▾ −1.19%
074613005 Busilak 3.2% 1,369 1,176▴ 1.06%
074613006 Cangabo 2.8% 1,182 1,245▾ −0.36%
074613007 Cantupa 3.2% 1,348 1,048▴ 1.77%
074613029 Elecia (Talostos) 3.9% 1,657 1,561▴ 0.42%
074613008 Eli 3.8% 1,629 1,273▴ 1.73%
074613009 Guihob 4.3% 1,843 2,048▾ −0.73%
074613010 Kansumandig 3.2% 1,350 1,242▴ 0.58%
074613011 Mambulod 1.5% 662 632▴ 0.32%
074613012 Mandapaton 3.8% 1,603 1,927▾ −1.27%
074613013 Manghulyawon 3.7% 1,578 1,398▴ 0.85%
074613014 Manluminsag 1.9% 808 776▴ 0.28%
074613015 Mapalasan 1.5% 660 557▴ 1.19%
074613016 Maragondong 2.1% 891 930▾ −0.30%
074613017 Martilo 5.0% 2,134 2,038▴ 0.32%
074613018 Nasungan 4.4% 1,868 1,558▴ 1.27%
074613019 Pacuan 6.5% 2,777 2,478▴ 0.80%
074613020 Pangca 1.1% 488 652▾ −2.00%
074613021 Pisong 3.1% 1,341 1,325▴ 0.08%
074613022 Pitogo 3.4% 1,441 1,216▴ 1.19%
074613023 Poblacion North 5.9% 2,507 2,319▴ 0.54%
074613024 Poblacion South 3.2% 1,371 1,338▴ 0.17%
074613025 San Jose 4.0% 1,689 1,703▾ −0.06%
074613026 Solonggon 6.0% 2,565 2,235▴ 0.96%
074613027 Tala-on 2.1% 907 806▴ 0.83%
074613028 Talayong 2.2% 930 919▴ 0.08%
Total42,72138,904▴0.65%

Climate

Climate data for La Libertad, Negros Oriental
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)29
(84)		30
(86)		31
(88)		32
(90)		31
(88)		30
(86)		30
(86)		30
(86)		30
(86)		30
(86)		29
(84)		29
(84)		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)23
(73)		22
(72)		23
(73)		24
(75)		25
(77)		25
(77)		25
(77)		25
(77)		25
(77)		24
(75)		24
(75)		23
(73)		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)42
(1.7)		34
(1.3)		40
(1.6)		61
(2.4)		124
(4.9)		188
(7.4)		190
(7.5)		191
(7.5)		189
(7.4)		186
(7.3)		124
(4.9)		73
(2.9)		1,442
(56.8)
Average rainy days10.08.59.512.822.326.828.427.927.327.620.513.1234.7
Source: Meteoblue [10]

Economy

Poverty incidence of La Libertad

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
66.85
2003
64.82
2006
55.90
2009
50.20
2012
50.97
2015
57.52
2018
31.40
2021
38.77

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

Demographics

Population census of La Libertad
YearPop.±% 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+1.32%
2024 42,721+0.94%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [19] [20] [9] [21] [22]

Tourism

The municipality is known for the white sand beach of Solangon. The nearby Mt. Panciao is often visited 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.

Government

Elected municipal officials (2010–2013):

List of former elective officials

DatePositionName
1919–1922PresidentIsaac Dionaldo
Vice-presidentNarciso Absin
SecretaryFrancisco Bautista
CouncilorsPio Banogon
Luciano Libo-on
Ireneo Villaespin
Felipe Absin
Andres Absin
Fabio Torres
Leon Bonda-on
Brigido Sabanal
1922–1924PresidentIsaac Dionaldo
Vice-presidentFabio Torres
SecretaryRoberto Estoconing
CouncilorsMargarito Gallosa
Pedro Timtim
Isaias Emperado
Antonio Torres
Pastor Carinal
Marcelo Libo-on
Bregido Sabanal
Benedicto Libo-on
1925PresidentIsaac Dionaldo
Vice-presidentFabio Torres
SecretaryRoberto Estoconing
CouncilorsAntonio E. Torres
Pedrom Timtim
Pator Carinal
Margarito Gallosa
Marcelo Libo-on
Brigido Sabanal
Daniel Donaldo
Benedicto Libo-on, Sr.
1926–1927PresidentFabio Torres
Vice-presidentDaniel Dionaldo
SecretaryRoberto Estoconing
CouncilorsBrigido Sabanal
Antonio E. Torres
Leopoldo Dionaldo
Aquilino Ricarte
Pedro E. Torres
Teodoro Absin
Felix Camero

References

  1. ↑   Municipality of La Libertad | (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. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Sadan, Ahmad (6 September 2025). "Negros Oriental". Negros Oriental Provincial Government.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ "Quake causes severe damage in La Libertad, Negros Oriental". ABS-CBN News. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  8. ↑ Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  9. 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.
  10. ↑ "La Libertad: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  11. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  19. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  20. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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