Libacao, Aklan
In 1948, the arrabal of Madalag was separated from Libacao and constituted as a separate town, with the following barrios: Logohon, Singay, Balactasan, Cabangahan, Cabilawan, Pangitan, San Jose, Talimagao, Talangban, Alaminos, Catabana, Bakyang, Calicia, Mercedes, Maria Cristina, Dit-ana, Guinato-an, Tigbauan, Alas-as, Mamba, Medina, Panipiason, and Paningayan.
Geography
Libacao is located at 11°29′N 122°18′E / 11.48°N 122.3°E. It is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the provincial capital Kalibo.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 254.98 square kilometres (98.45 sq mi) constituting 14.00% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate
Climate data for Libacao, Aklan | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (85) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 64 (2.5) |
44 (1.7) |
58 (2.3) |
83 (3.3) |
204 (8.0) |
304 (12.0) |
334 (13.1) |
291 (11.5) |
310 (12.2) |
281 (11.1) |
172 (6.8) |
97 (3.8) |
2,242 (88.3) |
Average rainy days | 12.5 | 8.9 | 11.3 | 14.1 | 24.2 | 28.0 | 29.6 | 28.2 | 28.1 | 28.1 | 20.2 | 15.2 | 248.4 |
Source: Meteoblue |
Barangays
Libacao is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 2010 | |||||
060409001 | Agmailig | 2.6% | 736 | 755 | −0.25% | |
060409002 | Alfonso XII | 4.7% | 1,331 | 1,323 | 0.06% | |
060409003 | Batobato | 1.8% | 501 | 453 | 1.01% | |
060409004 | Bonza | 1.4% | 395 | 333 | 1.72% | |
060409005 | Calacabian | 3.1% | 865 | 932 | −0.74% | |
060409006 | Calamcan | 2.2% | 620 | 613 | 0.11% | |
060409007 | Can-Awan | 1.7% | 487 | 542 | −1.06% | |
060409008 | Casit-an | 1.2% | 352 | 342 | 0.29% | |
060409009 | Dalagsa-an | 6.7% | 1,908 | 2,173 | −1.29% | |
060409010 | Guadalupe | 5.4% | 1,529 | 1,412 | 0.80% | |
060409011 | Janlud | 3.6% | 1,011 | 740 | 3.17% | |
060409012 | Julita | 7.0% | 1,971 | 1,763 | 1.12% | |
060409013 | Luctoga | 5.1% | 1,442 | 1,451 | −0.06% | |
060409014 | Magugba | 2.1% | 600 | 644 | −0.71% | |
060409015 | Manika | 7.4% | 2,091 | 2,622 | −2.24% | |
060409016 | Ogsip | 3.3% | 920 | 1,066 | −1.46% | |
060409017 | Ortega | 4.4% | 1,248 | 1,309 | −0.48% | |
060409018 | Oyang | 3.8% | 1,068 | 1,028 | 0.38% | |
060409019 | Pampango | 5.1% | 1,455 | 1,360 | 0.68% | |
060409020 | Pinonoy | 2.6% | 727 | 708 | 0.27% | |
060409021 | Poblacion | 14.2% | 4,010 | 3,661 | 0.91% | |
060409022 | Rivera | 2.3% | 648 | 596 | 0.84% | |
060409023 | Rosal | 5.6% | 1,591 | 1,476 | 0.75% | |
060409024 | Sibalew | 2.6% | 735 | 703 | 0.45% | |
Total | 28,272 | 28,005 | 0.09% |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1903 | 4,876 | — |
1918 | 17,125 | +8.74% |
1939 | 20,253 | +0.80% |
1948 | 13,523 | −4.39% |
1960 | 14,913 | +0.82% |
1970 | 15,837 | +0.60% |
1975 | 20,243 | +5.05% |
1980 | 21,683 | +1.38% |
1990 | 21,429 | −0.12% |
1995 | 22,812 | +1.18% |
2000 | 25,983 | +2.83% |
2007 | 26,610 | +0.33% |
2010 | 28,005 | +1.88% |
2015 | 28,241 | +0.16% |
2020 | 28,272 | +0.02% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
In the 2020 census, Libacao had a population of 28,272. The population density was 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).
Economy
Poverty incidence of Libacao
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2006
43.30 2009
62.33 2012
26.02 2015
30.13 2018
25.67 2021
35.37 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
Tourism
- Nasuraan Falls and
- Kaeabnakan Falls — located in the remote barangay of Oyang. Nasuraan Falls is a 30 minutes ride and an hour trek from the main sitio.
- Mangayaw Falls - located at Sitio Mayubay, Guadalupe, Libacao | nearest falls from Poblacion (No entrance fee)
- Taroytoy — eyed to be the Summer Capital of Central Philippines.
- Philippine Spotted Deer — a nocturnal and endangered species of deer located primarily in the rainforests of the Visayan islands of Panay and Negros though it once roamed other islands such as Cebu, Guimaras, Leyte, Masbate, and Samar.
- Libacao Wild River — longest Wild River in the Philippines.
Products
- Coconut - Libacao has a lot of mountains and plains which are suitable for coconuts.
- Abaca - Abaca fiber is also another product that Libacaonons produce.
Adventures
- Bamboo Raft Parade (BAESA PARADA) - a bamboo cruise parade in Aklan River showcasing the local lifestyle, livelihood, culture, and products of Libacao