Libertad, Misamis Oriental
| Libertad | ||
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| Municipality | ||
| Municipality of Libertad | ||
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 Map of Misamis Oriental with Libertad highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Libertad Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 08°33′30″N 124°21′00″E / 8.55833°N 124.35000°ECoordinates: 08°33′30″N 124°21′00″E / 8.55833°N 124.35000°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | |
| Province | Misamis Oriental | |
| District | 2nd district of Misamis Oriental | |
| Founded | June 21, 1963 | |
| Barangays | 9 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Mario M. Jagus | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 22.47 km2 (8.68 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 11,586 | |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 9021 | |
| Dialing code | 88 | |
| Income class | 5th | |
Libertad is a fifth class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,586 people.[3]
Libertad became a town in 1952 but was later reverted back into a barrio of Initao. With the persistence of a civic minded leader, Alberto Namocot, Libertad finally regained township during the term of Presedent Diosdado Macapagal by virtue of Republic Act No. 3538 which was passed in 1963.
Libertad is known for its Barungoy Festival.
History
Many years ago, Muslim and Bukidnon tribes reigned the place where thorny trees or trees with many splinters locally known as “baknit” and “dadiangas” grew. Because of their splinters many people got themselves pricked thereby giving the place a name of “Salubsub” which originated from Visayan name “saluso” or splinter.
Years later, bloody fights occurred between the Muslim and Bukidnon tribes and the 7Christians led by Pedro Lorena, Policarpio Bullecer, Eusebio Bongo, Valentin Jamlan, Bayong Ladua, Juan Rameri, and Javier Wabe. These unknown heroes liberated “Salubsob” from the Muslims and Bukidnon tribes.
Because of their victory, the place was renamed from “salubsub” to LIBERTAD, meaning victory. Libertad later became a parish under the patronage of St. Vicente Ferrer whose feast day is celebrated every 22nd of January.
Barangays
Libertad is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
- Dulong
- Gimaylan
- Kimalok
- Lubluban
- Poblacion
- Retablo
- Sto. Niño
- Tangkub
- Taytayan
Demographics
| Population census of Libertad | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 8,487 | — |
| 1995 | 9,258 | +1.64% |
| 2000 | 10,231 | +2.17% |
| 2007 | 11,038 | +1.05% |
| 2010 | 11,586 | +1.78% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: MISAMIS ORIENTAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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