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Libertad, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Libertad is a large city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 250,353. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

250,353 Population 890/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
139.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Libertad

Libertad

Butuan, officially the City of Butuan, is a highly urbanized city and the regional center of Caraga, Philippines. It is the de facto capital of the province of Agusan del Norte where it is geographically situated but has an administratively independent government. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 385,530 people making it the most populous city in Caraga Region.

People

Population250,353
Density890/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain139.4 in/yr
Sunny Days115/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population250,353
Population Density890 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates8.9442°, 125.5019°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation139.4 inches (3,540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Libertad

Libertad is a large city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 250,353. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 139.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Libertad

Libertad has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.2°C), the coldest is Feb (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3977 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 19.6° / 31.2° 585.5
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 19.2° / 30.5° 410.8
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 19.4° / 31.3° 314.8
Apr 25.3°C / 78°F 20.1° / 32.5° 254.1
May 26.2°C / 79°F 21.6° / 34° 253.8
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 33.8° 256.1
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 21.9° / 33.3° 264.2
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22° / 34° 233.5
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 21.7° / 33.9° 200.3
Oct 26°C / 79°F 21.9° / 33.2° 275.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 21.3° / 32.2° 398.0
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.1° 530.3
Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 139.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area281.3 sq mi (728.4 km²)
Population Density890/sq mi
Coordinates8.9442°N, 125.5019°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 139.4"
267% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 21.81"
Driest Month (Sep) 7.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,997 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 108 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 116 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 126 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 149 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 130 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 108 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 103 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 107 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 127 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 99 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 113 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 136 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 123 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 79 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 127 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 204 km
2021 Rai Category 5 125 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 249 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 211 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 100 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 268 km
2006 Utor Category 1 259 km
2005 Roke Category 1 241 km
1995 Zack Category 2 174 km
1994 Axel Category 4 207 km
1994 Owen Category 1 143 km
1993 Nell Category 1 85 km
1990 Mike Category 4 152 km
1988 Skip Category 4 224 km
1986 Marge Category 2 85 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 253 km
1984 Ike Category 4 84 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 126 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 96 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 152 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 21.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 13.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in Driest
October 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 18.1 in

Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 139.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (21.8") and September the driest (7.6").

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Schools in Libertad

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Libertad Central Elementary School - - - -
Malapong Elementary School - - - -
Talo-ao Elementary School - - - -
Tinago Elementary School - - - -
Matabao Elementary School - - - -
Mahayag Elementary School - - - -
Buenavista National High School - - - -
Northern Mindanao School of Fisheries - - - -
Manapa I Elementary School - - - -
Ampayon Central Elementary School - - - -
Pareja Integrated Secondary School - - - -
CornerStone Christian Progressive School - - - -
Libertad National High School - - - -
Matin-ao Elementary School - - - -
Gabriel Elementary School - - - -
Ambago Central Elementary School - - - -
La Trinidad Integrated School - - - -
Kinamlutan Elementary School - - - -
BLISS Elementary School - - - -
Light and Life Learning Center - - - -
Father Saturnino Urios University - Morelos Campus - - - -
Pareja Integrated School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Libertad

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Iligan - MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Butuan - MP3 256 kbps
Star FM Davao - MP3

Museums in Libertad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan

Libraries in Libertad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Cabadbaran City Library0.0
Hon. Elisa R. Ochoa Learning Commons0.0
PSHS-CRC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Libertad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ampayon Public Market
Ampayon Public Market
Buenavista Market
Butuan Farmer's Market
Cabadbaran Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Langihan Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Magallanes Public Market
Mancao Market
RTR Public Market

Hotels in Libertad

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B and S Haven
Go Hotel
Horizon Inn Bed and Breakfast
My Dream Place

Restaurants in Libertad

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aling Cora
Bastie's Coffee
Bayan ni Juan
Biaños Pizzaderia
Cabalen Buffet Restaurant
Chugba Chugba Grill Atbp.
Gerry's Grill
Mang Inasal
Max's Restaurant
Maya Ruiz Catering Service

Cafes in Libertad

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bo's Coffee

Cinemas in Libertad

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Robinsons Movieworld

Clinics in Libertad

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Joyce Aesthetics

Dentists in Libertad

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alegado Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Libertad

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Robinsons Butuan Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Libertad

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex
Flying V
Petron
Petron
PH #819705442
Phoenix
Shell
Uni V Gas Station
Univ Petrol

Banks in Libertad

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Caraga Regional Center
Bank of Commerce
BDO
BPI
DBP
Robinsons Bank
Veterans Bank
Wealthbank

Shopping Malls in Libertad

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Robinsons Place Butuan

Golf Courses in Libertad

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

West Highlands Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Libertad

TeamLeagueDivision
Buenavista Kolesyum

Airports Near Libertad

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Libertad

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LBC
LBC
LBC
LBC
PHLPost
Rusi

Treatment Centers in Libertad

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alicia Birthing Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr Joyce Aesthetics
Dr Joyce Aesthetics

Churches & Religious Organizations in Libertad

45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ang Dating Daan Butuan City Coordinating Center
Birhen sa Kasilak Parish
Butuan Methodist Church
Chapel Building
Easter Free Methodist Church
Fatima Church
Fatima Church
Free Methodist Church
Free Methodist Church
Holy Redeemer Parish Church
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Immaculate Concepcion Parish
ISKP Chapel
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Masjid Mervat Akeef
MCGI Butuan Coordinating Center
Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel
Philippine Independent Church
Sacred Heart Chapel
Saint Joseph Cathedral
San Isidro Labrador Chapel
San Isidro Labrador Chapel
San Vicente Ferrer Chapel
Santo Niño Chapel
Santo Niño Chapel
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sisters Disciples of Jesus in the Eucharist
Sr. San Isidro Labrador
St. Peter Parish Church
St. Peter Parish Church
Sto. Niño Chapel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Church of Christ in the Philippines
Yakal Santo Niño Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
144 m (472 ft)
Area
816.6 km² (315.2 mi²)
Founded
1901
Postal Code
8600
Website
butuan.gov.ph

Around Libertad

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 37
Hospitals 10
Pharmacies 27
Restaurants 33
Cafes 9
Bars 10
Supermarkets 4
Banks 31
Museums 1
Hotels 31
Libraries 1
Parks 14
Police Stations 9
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 8

Things to See Near Libertad

6 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Masao Beach
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Agusan River Lighthouse
  • • Masao Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Mount Mayapay
  • • Mount Milan
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Alicia's Ridge

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Libertad

What is the population of Libertad?

Libertad has a population of 250,353 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 890 people per square mile, spread across 281.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Libertad?

Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 139.4 inches.

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