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La Libertad
Municipality
Municipality of La Libertad
Sunset view taken at a beach in La Libertad
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Map of Negros Oriental with La Libertad highlighted
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La LibertadLocation within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°02′N 123°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
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Emmanuel L. Iway (LP)
• Vice Mayor	Lawrence D. Limkaichong (LP)
• Representative	Jocelyn Sy-Limkaichong
• Municipal Council	Members Leonardo M. Cabildo Rene D. Gargoles Redgil C. Medes Nancy T. Laturnas Ronie T. Facturan Jovito P. Sabanal Ritcho G. Absin Randy L. Dunque Jr.
• Electorate	25,511 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	139.60 km (53.90 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Highest elevation	556 m (1,824 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population
• Total	41,089
• Density	290/km (760/sq mi)
• Households	10,285
Economy
• Income class	3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	38.77% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 147.8 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 699.5 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 225 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 227.6 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Negros 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 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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,089 people.

History

La Libertad measured 105 kilometres (65 mi) north of Dumaguete.

Barrio Hinoba-an During the Spanish Regime. The place was then inhabited by primitive tribes who were mostly Negritos. Several enterprising families from neighboring towns and distant provinces came to settle in this barrio. Among the first pioneers was a certain Pedro Absin. He came from the distant province of Camarines Sur with the Spanish friars, who spread the Christian religion to this part of Negros. He married a lovely lass who later was baptized as Mauricia. This was the beginning of the large and progressive Francisco Acar Absin clan.

The other families were the Facturans from Jimalalud, the Carinals from Tayasan, and the de Paduas from Ilo-ilo. 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 so enticing that several families immigrated to this barrio in the later part of the Spanish period. One of the prominent families that moved in was the Libo-on family. The head of this family was an Ilonggo. However, he did not come directly to Hinoba-an. A certain Maestro Tomas Libo-on of Miag-ao, Iloilo, arrived at the barrio of Jimalalud where he was employed as a private tutor by some families. He was a widower when he came but he brought with him his only son, Luciano, and a niece, Romana Libo-on. They lived in the barrio for several years. Later, Luciano was married to Bernabela Facturan, a native of the place. However, they were attracted by the richness of the soil of the neighboring barrio of Hinoba-an. They bought a pave of land at the mouth of the Hinoba-an River and built their first house there.

Another family worthy of mention is the Banogon family. The head of this clan was Pio Banogon. Born on May 5, 1876, in Tanjay, another town of this province, Pio grew to be a promising young man. After he finished grade school, his parents sent him to Manila to study at San Juan de Letran for two years. When he returned home, he was so moved by the adventurous spirit that he decided to go northward. In 1896, he arrived at Jimalalud. It was in this barrio where he found his life's mate, one Petra Sevilla, a scion of the Facturans of Jimalalud. Like the others, the Banogons were also magnetized by the richness of the farmland of Hinoba-an. They bought some parcels of land at Canlaro in the barrio of San Jose and at Binatangan in Martilo.

The other prominent families that moved to Hinoba-an were the Dionaldos from Moalboal, Cebu; the Somozas from Bais; the Emperados from Ayungon; and the Villaesters from Toledo, Cebu.

(lifted from "Souvenir Program 50th Anniversary of the creation of La Libertad as a Municipality of Negros Oriental, Dec 30, 31, 1968; Jan 1, 1969)

La Libertad was severely affected during the 2012 Visayas earthquake, that caused landslides killing dozens of people.

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.

Climate

Economy

Poverty incidence of La Libertad

Demographics

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

List of former elective officials

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

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine

v t e Places adjacent to La Libertad, Negros Oriental
Guihulngan Binalbagan, Negros Occidental La Libertad Tañon Strait Jimalalud

v t e Province of Negros Oriental
Dumaguete (capital and largest city)
Municipalities	Amlan Ayungon Bacong Basay Bindoy Dauin Jimalalud La Libertad Mabinay Manjuyod Pamplona San Jose Santa Catalina Siaton Sibulan Tayasan Valencia Vallehermoso Zamboanguita
Component cities	Bais Bayawan Canlaon Dumaguete Guihulngan Tanjay

• Municipalities of Negros Oriental