Sunday, February 17, 2013

Infrastructures



The barangay residents enjoy the services of the different infrastructures and facilities owned both the barangay and private individuals such as barangay hall, stage, mini gym, playground,

Economic Situation

Primary source of income


Barngay residents derive their income from 
farming 14.15%, 









driving 12.82%, 
livelihood 10.65%,
 employment 21.31%, 
business 19.85 
carpentry 6.12%

Agriculture and Land use


. Agricultural resources and facilities



 Baranagay Libertad has 537 hectare which 62.77% is non-agricultural area and 37.13% is devoted to crop livestock production. This agricultural area are utilized for crop production and divided according to its uses. Rice is the major crop planted in the barangay followed by coconut. Generally the farmers are practicing mono-cropping system of farming.
 

 The barangay is considered typhoon free having an evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year. Heavy rain comes only during the month of  May, June, and July. Dry season stars from the month of October to April.

Human Development



Health related services, facilities and common illness

Most of the residents (98%) had water toilets and they stay at permanent, semi-permanent and temporary types of houses.
The barangay has its own health center with several instruments used for minor surgical and clinical practices. The center rendered services on periodic immunization, operation tuli, pre and post natal, tuberculosis program, mother class, control of diarrhea, family planning and environmental sanitation.
The nutritional status of children reveals that there are 3rd degree malnourished children in the barangay (8.5%).
 
The common illness are cough, fever and colds that hit throughout the year. Headache, skin infection and dengue fever hit the barangay during the onset of the rainy season while the rest are on a seasonal basis.











Religious affiliation 
     
     
Of the 15,576 residents, 76.72% belong to the Roman Catholics, 4.40% Baptist, 2.20% 7th day Adventist, 1.32% Jehovah’s Witness, 3.75 Alliance, 4.16% Iglesia ni Kristo, 2.47%Aglipay,o.58% UCCP and 4.39% others.









Ethnic Origin

Barangay Libertad has atotal population of 15,576 dominated by Ilonggo tribe. Other tribes residing in the barangay are Antiquino,Cebuano, leyteno, tagalong, bicolano, Ilocano, boholano and others.