Libertad, Misamis Oriental | Things to Do

Libertad is a 5th-class municipality in Misamis Oriental province, Philippines with a total population of 12,948 people according to the 2020 Census.  This represents 1. 35% of the total population of Misamis Oriental Province or 0. 26% of the total population of Northern Mindanao. 

Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape are also home to Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape.

Matra Cliff resorts

Top sights in Libertad

  • Lasang Secret Adventure is part of the Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape located in East Misamis. Lasang means forest. It is a limestone forest managed and maintained by the local government as a venue for ecotourism and corporate events
  • Initao–Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape The 78 hectares park includes the limestone forests of the old Initao National Park, known locally as Lasang (forest), and the adjacent waters of the municipalities of Initao and Libertad. Established in 2002, Lasang Secret Adventure Park is a theme park promoted by the local government as a place for eco-tourism and corporate events. Initao Libertad Park extends from the northern foothills of the Kitanglad Mountains to the northeast entrance of Iligan Bay
  • Mantra Cliff Resort is another astonishing resort in town, featuring The Infinity Pool looks mimics the ocean of turquoise & deep sea blue. 

SUMMARY PROFILE
  • Coordinates: 8°33′30″N 124°21′00″E
  • Country Philippines
  • Region Northern Mindanao
  • Province Misamis Oriental
  • District 2nd district
  • Founded June 21, 1963
  • Barangays 9 (see Barangays)
  • Government
    •  Type Sangguniang Bayan
    •  Mayor Leonardo L. Uy Jr.
    •  Vice Mayor Sharon M. Ballangan
    •  Representative Yevgeny Vicente B. Emano
    •  Municipal Council
  • Members
    •  Electorate 11,047 voters (2022)
  • Area
    •  Total 22.47 km2 (8.68 sq mi)
  • Elevation 59 m (194 ft)
  • Highest elevation 439 m (1,440 ft)
  • Lowest elevation 0 m (0 ft)
  • Population (2020 census) [3]
    •  Total 12,948
    •  Density 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
    •  Households 3,030
  • Economy
    •  Income class 5th municipal income class
    •  Poverty incidence 17.89% (2018)[4]
    •  Revenue ₱70,237,621.00 (2020)
    •  Assets ₱165,317,417.00 (2020)
    •  Expenditure ₱67,840,664.00 (2020)
    •  Liabilities ₱35,052,429.00 (2020)
  • Service provider
    •  Electricity Misamis Oriental 1 Rural Electric Cooperative (MORESCO 1)
  • Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
  • ZIP code
  • 9021
  • PSGC
  • 104315000
  • IDD: area code  +63 (0)88
  • Native languages
    • Cebuano
    • Binukid
    • Subanon
    • Tagalog
  • Website www.libertadmisor.gov.ph

List of Barangays

  • Dulong
  • Gimaylan
  • Kimalok
  • Lubluban
  • Poblacion
  • Retablo
  • Santo Niño
  • Tangkub
  • Taytayan

Location: Libertad, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

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