Libona
Libona, officially the Municipality of Libona (Bukid and Higaonon: Banuwa ta Libona; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Libona; Tagalog: Bayan ng Libona), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 48,965 people.[3]
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| Municipality of Libona | |
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| Coordinates: 8°20′00″N 124°44′36″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | October 4, 1957 |
| Barangays | 14 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Aurelio B. Lopez |
| • Vice Mayor | Leonardo Genesis T. Calingasan |
| • Representative | Ma. Lourdes O. Acosta-Alba |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 29,354 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 374.37 km2 (144.55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 792 m (2,598 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 48,965 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| • Households | 11,311 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 27.73 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 213 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 544.6 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 153.5 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 136.9 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Bukidnon 2 Electric Cooperative (BUSECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 8706 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)88 |
| Native languages | Binukid Cebuano Ata Manobo Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Libona is situated in the northern part of the province and is approximately 103 kilometers from Malaybalay, the capital city of Bukidnon. The municipality can be reached from Cagayan de Oro, the major trade center of Northern Mindanao, through a 52 kilometer-route passing Barangay Alae of Manolo Fortich, or through a 32 kilometer road northward passing Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro.
History
According to folk history, gold had flourished in the locality that prompted people from the neighboring towns flocked into this place in their quest for the golden fame and fortune. It was said that on January 17, 1817, A Spanish soldier who was on patrol was tasked to write down the names of the places he would come across within the course of his mission. He happened to pass by a group of men who were digging gold on one of the gold mines. Talking in Spanish, the soldier inquired about the name of the place. The natives, who did not understand the language, thought the soldier was asking them how many gold ores they have already gathered. In response, the natives answered "libo na", meaning a thousand already. The Spanish soldier jotted the word "Libona" in his logbook believing it was the name of the locality.
Libona was once a municipal district of Maluko, now the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, created under EO No. 5 dated April 4, 1917 issued by then acting Governor Ponciano C. Reyes of the defunct Department of Mindanao and Sulu. Due to its progressive stride in both the socio-economic and political infrastructure, Libona was finally able to separate itself from her mother municipality when it was granted political identity. then President Carlos P. Garcia, issued EO No. 272, dated October 4, 1957 declaring Libona a regular municipality. By virtue of the said order, Libona became the 14th municipality in the province of Bukidnon.
Geography
Barangays
Libona is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[3] | 2010[5] | |||||
| 101311001 | Capihan | 4.6% | 2,273 | 2,067 | 0.95% | |
| 101311002 | Crossing | 9.3% | 4,578 | 4,369 | 0.47% | |
| 101311003 | Gango | 12.6% | 6,173 | 4,884 | 2.37% | |
| 101311004 | Kiliog | 4.9% | 2,418 | 1,440 | 5.32% | |
| 101311005 | Kinawe | 8.3% | 4,062 | 3,815 | 0.63% | |
| 101311006 | Laturan | 6.0% | 2,927 | 2,921 | 0.02% | |
| 101311007 | Maambong | 4.6% | 2,239 | 1,917 | 1.56% | |
| 101311008 | Nangka | 3.6% | 1,784 | 1,515 | 1.65% | |
| 101311009 | Palabucan | 3.3% | 1,594 | 1,333 | 1.80% | |
| 101311010 | Poblacion | 7.1% | 3,471 | 3,113 | 1.09% | |
| 101311011 | Pongol | 7.3% | 3,579 | 3,485 | 0.27% | |
| 101311012 | San Jose | 7.6% | 3,738 | 3,387 | 0.99% | |
| 101311013 | Santa Fe | 4.4% | 2,154 | 2,506 | −1.50% | |
| 101311014 | Sil‑ipon | 6.1% | 2,979 | 2,641 | 1.21% | |
| Total | 48,965 | 39,393 | 2.20% | |||
Climate
| Climate data for Libona, Bukidnon | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 25 (77) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
21 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 271 (10.7) |
217 (8.5) |
193 (7.6) |
178 (7.0) |
344 (13.5) |
423 (16.7) |
362 (14.3) |
358 (14.1) |
329 (13.0) |
320 (12.6) |
322 (12.7) |
260 (10.2) |
3,577 (140.9) |
| Average rainy days | 23.2 | 19.5 | 22.0 | 22.8 | 29.6 | 28.9 | 30.3 | 29.8 | 28.1 | 28.8 | 26.1 | 24.1 | 313.2 |
| Source: Meteoblue[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 1,547 | — |
| 1939 | 3,727 | +4.28% |
| 1948 | 4,406 | +1.88% |
| 1960 | 10,653 | +7.63% |
| 1970 | 14,988 | +3.47% |
| 1975 | 16,481 | +1.92% |
| 1980 | 21,229 | +5.19% |
| 1990 | 29,652 | +3.40% |
| 1995 | 31,897 | +1.38% |
| 2000 | 33,273 | +0.91% |
| 2007 | 35,670 | +0.96% |
| 2010 | 39,393 | +3.68% |
| 2015 | 43,969 | +2.12% |
| 2020 | 48,965 | +2.14% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][5][8][9] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Libona, Bukidnon, was 48,965 people,[3] with a density of 130 inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Local government
Municipal officials (2022-2025):
- Mayor: Aurelio B. Lopez
- Vice Mayor: Leonardo Genesis T. Calingasan
- Sangguniang Bayan Members:
- Hanalee T. Calingasan
- Noel B. Woo
- Czar Ian R. Abas
- Feliciano C. Gabito Jr.
- Vladimir P. Gallego
- Rex W. Tacandong
- Fernando P. Ibarita
- Rella A. Fernandez
Education
- Learning Centers
The MSWDO have established several Children learning centers in the municipality where in fact every barangays have one or two centers.
- Preparatory
The most notable one is the San Miguel Escuela de Jesus Nazareno in the barangay of Crossing.
DepEd Libona are divided into two districts; the Libona 1 and Libona 2
- Elementary Schools
Currently Libona accounted over 20 Elementary School that caters the youth in the different barangays in the municipality.
- Junior/Senior High Schools
1.Libona National High School (Crossing) 2.Kinawe National High School (Kinawe) 3.Hossana Academy of Bukidnon Inc. (Gango) 4.Sil-ipon Integrated School (Sil-ipon)
Tertiary
1.Bukidnon State University - Libona Satellite Campus (Poblacion)
And also every barangay hosted Alternative Learning Systems for the out of-school-youth in the municipality.
References
- Municipality of Libona | (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.
- Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- "Libona: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- "Province of Bukidnon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "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.
External links
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