Libertad, Misamis Oriental

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Libertad
Municipality
Map of Misamis Oriental showing the location of Libertad
Libertad
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°33′39.6″N 124°21′3.6″E / 8.561000°N 124.351000°E / 8.561000; 124.351000Coordinates: 8°33′39.6″N 124°21′3.6″E / 8.561000°N 124.351000°E / 8.561000; 124.351000
Country  Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Misamis Oriental
Founded June 21, 1963
Barangays 9
Government[1]
 • Mayor Mario M. Jagus
Area
 • Total 22.47 km2 (8.68 sq mi)
Population (2010)
 • Total 11,586
 • Density 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9021
Dialing code 88
Income class 5th
Population census of Libertad, Misamis Oriental
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 8,487—    
1995 9,258+1.75%
2000 10,231+2.02%
2007 11,038+1.09%
2010 11,586+1.63%
Source: National Statistics Office[2]

Libertad is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,586 people in 2,323 households.

It became well known due to the untiring effort of its Mayor Dr. Joecel Q. Tiu. What was once an unknown municipality, Libertad became famous after the administration of Mayor Tiu came up with the Barungoy Festival.

The Barungoy Festival was featured on national tv which programs can be aired from abroad. Libertad is now a town geared towards progress and fast.

Businesses are slowly cropping up around town while its people enjoy newly built roads and water system. Since 2010 it has garnered National and International Awards. Libertad is also a champion for the environment after having successfully helped the National Government with its National Greening Program.

Barangays

Libertad is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.

  • Dulong
  • Gimaylan
  • Kimalok
  • Lubluban
  • Poblacion
  • Retablo
  • Sto. Niño
  • Tangkub
  • Taytayan

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 6 October 2013. 

External links

Province of Misamis Oriental
Municipalities
Component cities
Highly urbanized city
(Administratively independent from the province, but grouped under Misamis Oriental by the National Statistics Office)
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