Libjo

Libjo
Albor
Municipality
Municipality of Libjo
Flag of Libjo
Flag
Map of Dinagat Islands with Libjo highlighted
Map of Dinagat Islands with Libjo highlighted
Interactive map of Libjo
Libjo is located in Philippines
Libjo
Libjo
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°11′45″N 125°31′58″E / 10.195967°N 125.532847°E / 10.195967; 125.532847
CountryPhilippines
RegionCaraga
ProvinceDinagat Islands
District Lone district
FoundedFebruary 29, 1960
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMelody L. Compasivo
 • Vice MayorZoltan Arnel S. Edera
 • RepresentativeAlan 1 B. Ecleo
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Maria Norma Fatima I. Estubo
  • Judel C. Gumaod
  • Luzviminda A. Intong
  • Jovelrey L. Lumpay
  • Andy S. Creencia
  • Aster L. Punay
  • Shelly L. Barrios
  • Alme D. Biore
 • Electorate13,040 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
180.57 km2 (69.72 sq mi)
Elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Highest elevation
438 m (1,437 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
18,157
 • Density100.55/km2 (260.43/sq mi)
 • Households
4,425
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
31.53
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 176.5 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 493.4 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 53.39 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 48.79 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityDinagat Island Electric Cooperative (DIELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8414
PSGC
1608504000
IDD : area code +63 (0)86
Native languagesSurigaonon
Cebuano
Tagalog
Websitewww.libjodinagatislands.gov.ph

Libjo, officially the Municipality of Libjo (Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Libjo; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Libjo; Tagalog: Bayan ng Libjo; Waray: Bungto han Libjo), is a municipality in the province of Dinagat Islands, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,157 people.

It is formerly known as Albor.

History

Tabo Festival in Libjo

The town became a part of the province of Dinagat Islands in December 2006, when the province was created from Surigao del Norte by Republic Act No. 9355. However, in February 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that the law was unconstitutional, as the necessary requirements for provincial land area and population were not met. The town reverted to Surigao del Norte. On October 24, 2012, however, the Supreme Court reversed its ruling from the previous year, and upheld the constitutionality of RA 9355 and the creation of Dinagat Islands as a province.

Geography

Barangays

Magsaysay, Dinagat Islands

Libjo is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Libjo, Dinagat Islands
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 210
(8.3)		 161
(6.3)		 123
(4.8)		 85
(3.3)		 148
(5.8)		 186
(7.3)		 164
(6.5)		 157
(6.2)		 141
(5.6)		 190
(7.5)		 223
(8.8)		 200
(7.9)		 1,988
(78.3)
Average rainy days 21.0 16.8 18.5 18.2 24.9 27.7 28.4 27.0 26.1 27.6 24.6 22.0 282.8
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Libjo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 6,959—    
1975 5,801−3.58%
1980 10,290+12.14%
1990 14,170+3.25%
1995 14,928+0.98%
2000 16,610+2.32%
2007 18,116+1.20%
2010 17,567−1.11%
2015 17,760+0.21%
2020 18,051+0.34%
2024 18,157+0.14%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty incidence of Libjo (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
67.65
2003
69.75
2006
59.80
2009
54.06
2012
47.11
2015
43.56
2018
38.50
2021
34.16
2023
31.53

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

See also

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Libjo | (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.
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  6. ↑ Tetch Torres (2010-02-11). "Dinagat Islands province back to being a town". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  7. ↑ "IRA Shares for LGUs Jump by 37.5% in 2013". Office of the President of the Philippines. January 9, 2013. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Libjo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  10. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  11. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  13. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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  17. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  23. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.