OverviewÂ
Barangay Libongcogon, positioned in the southern coastal section of Zarraga, Iloilo, encompasses a flat, agricultural and coastal expanse spanning 3.83 square kilometers. This geographical location places it inland where its flat terrain is utilized primarily for farming, agricultural and supporting its dense residential clusters. The recent 2025 population records show a total population of 1,065 residents with 261 households and 314 families.
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It is bordered on the North by Barangay Balud Lilo-an, on the South by the brink of Janipa-an Creek which naturally separates Zarraga from the Municipality of Leganes, on the East by the Barangay Talauguis, and on the West by Barangay Pajo.
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Strategically, it holds a highly strategic position in the municipality, primarily because of its proximity to rich coastal resources, municipal borders, and the expanding economic corridor connecting Zarraga to adjacent southern towns.
In terms of connectivity, the area benefits from reliable accessibility despite its rural setting. It sits exactly 4.0 kilometers outside the town proper (poblacion), ensuring residents rapid and easy access to central healthcare, public markets, and municipal services. Commuters rely primarily on motorized tricycles for daily transit travelling to their Barangay and vice versa. For travel going to nearby Iloilo City, located approximately 19 kilometers away, residents take commuter jeepneys and transit buses passing along the nearby national highway corridor to ensure an efficient commute.
Location Map
Barangay Libongcogon
Population Pyramid
Barangay Libongcogon
Population Profile
