Libertad, Antique


Libertad, officially the Municipality of Libertad,, is a municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.

History

Libertad was established by virtue of Executive Order No. 253, promulgated on August 5, 1949, with its territory obtained from a portion of the preexisting Pandan municipality.

Geography

Libertad is the northernmost municipality of the province. It is from the provincial capital, San Jose de Buenavista, and from Kalibo, the capital of Aklan.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Antique.

Barangays

Libertad is administratively subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Libertad had a population of 18,685 people. The population density was.

Languages

Kinaray-a is the main dialect of Libertad. Aklanon is also used due to Libertad’s proximity to Aklan. Hiligaynon is widely spoken and understood in the municipality.

Education

The Libertad Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Alejo S. Dionela Primary School
  • Bulanao Elementary School
  • Codiong Primary School
  • Dr. Arturo U. Laggui and Moises A. Depuno Sr. Memorial School
  • Igcagay Primary School
  • Libertad Central School
  • Lindero Elementary School
  • Paz Elementary School
  • Pedro C. Rufon Sr. Memorial Primary School
  • Pucio Elementary School
  • San Juan Primary School
  • San Roque Elementary School
  • Taboc Elementary School
  • Tinigbas Elementary School
  • Tinindugan Primary School
  • Union Elementary School

Secondary schools