Libacao
Municipality in Aklan, Philippines
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Libacao, officially the Municipality of Libacao (Aklanon: Banwa it Libacao; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Libacao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Libacao), is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 28,525 people.[5]
Libacao | |
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| Municipality of Libacao | |
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.svg)  Libacao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°29′N 122°18′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Bagto |
| • Vice Mayor | Vincent I. Navarosa |
| • Representative | Carlito S. Marquez |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 19,518 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 254.98 km2 (98.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 2,088 m (6,850 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 28,525 |
| • Density | 111.87/km2 (289.75/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,086 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 35.37 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 204.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 858.1 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 166.6 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 366.4 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5602 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Aklanon Hiligaynon Capisnon Tagalog |
The town has the highest output in production of abaca fiber in Western Visayas among other towns in the province of Aklan.[6][7]
History
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.[8]
Geography
Libacao is located at 11°29′N 122°18′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) [9] 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[10] | |||||||||||||
Barangays
Libacao is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[11]However, there are boundaries issues with the municipalities of Jamindan and Tapaz, Capiz. The location of Brgy Dalagsa-an and Sitio Taroytoy (of Brgy Manika) are geographically located with in the Territorial Jurisdiction of Jamindan, Capiz and Sitio Maytaraw (of Brgy Dalagsa-an) is located in the Territorial Jurisdiction of Tapaz, Capiz. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[12] | 2010[13] | |||||
| 060409001 | Agmailig | 2.6% | 736 | 755 | −0.18% | |
| 060409002 | Alfonso XII | 4.7% | 1,331 | 1,323 | 0.04% | |
| 060409003 | Batobato | 1.8% | 501 | 453 | 0.73% | |
| 060409004 | Bonza | 1.4% | 395 | 333 | 1.24% | |
| 060409005 | Calacabian | 3.0% | 865 | 932 | −0.54% | |
| 060409006 | Calamcan | 2.2% | 620 | 613 | 0.08% | |
| 060409007 | Can-Awan | 1.7% | 487 | 542 | −0.77% | |
| 060409008 | Casit-an | 1.2% | 352 | 342 | 0.21% | |
| 060409009 | Dalagsa-an | 6.7% | 1,908 | 2,173 | −0.93% | |
| 060409010 | Guadalupe | 5.4% | 1,529 | 1,412 | 0.58% | |
| 060409011 | Janlud | 3.5% | 1,011 | 740 | 2.28% | |
| 060409012 | Julita | 6.9% | 1,971 | 1,763 | 0.81% | |
| 060409013 | Luctoga | 5.1% | 1,442 | 1,451 | −0.04% | |
| 060409014 | Magugba | 2.1% | 600 | 644 | −0.51% | |
| 060409015 | Manika | 7.3% | 2,091 | 2,622 | −1.62% | |
| 060409016 | Ogsip | 3.2% | 920 | 1,066 | −1.06% | |
| 060409017 | Ortega | 4.4% | 1,248 | 1,309 | −0.34% | |
| 060409018 | Oyang | 3.7% | 1,068 | 1,028 | 0.28% | |
| 060409019 | Pampango | 5.1% | 1,455 | 1,360 | 0.49% | |
| 060409020 | Pinonoy | 2.5% | 727 | 708 | 0.19% | |
| 060409021 | Poblacion | 14.1% | 4,010 | 3,661 | 0.66% | |
| 060409022 | Rivera | 2.3% | 648 | 596 | 0.61% | |
| 060409023 | Rosal | 5.6% | 1,591 | 1,476 | 0.54% | |
| 060409024 | Sibalew | 2.6% | 735 | 703 | 0.32% | |
| Total | 28,525 | 28,005 | 0.13% | |||
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% |
| 2024 | 28,525 | +0.21% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][13][16][17] | ||
In the 2024 census, Libacao had a population of 28,525 people.[18] The population density was 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).
Economy
Poverty incidence of Libacao
74.62
70.99
43.30
62.33
26.02
30.13
25.67
35.37
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]
The municipality produces Coconut as the town has a lot of mountains and plains which are suitable for growing coconut trees. Abaca fiber is also another product that Libacaonons produce.
Tourism
The Nasuraan Falls and Kaeabnakan Falls are located in the remote barangay of Oyang. Nasuraan Falls is a 30 minutes ride and an hour trek from the main sitio. Mangayaw Falls is located at Sitio Mayubay in Barangay Guadalupe, considered the nearest falls from Poblacion with no entrance fee for visitors.
The Taroytoy is eyed to be the Summer Capital of Central Philippines.[citation needed]
Philippine Spotted Deer is 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.
The Libacao Wild River is longest Wild River in the Philippines.[citation needed]
Bamboo Raft Parade (BAESA PARADA) is a bamboo cruise parade along the Aklan river showcasing the local lifestyle, livelihood, culture, and products of the town.
Education
The Libacao 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.[27]
Primary and elementary schools
- Agbatuan Elementary School (Agbatuan (Primary School)
- Agmailig Elementary School
- Alfonso XII Elementary School
- Batobato Primary School
- Belen Primary School
- Bonza Primary School
- Bueosangay Primary School
- Calacabian Elementary School
- Calamcan Elementary School
- Casit-an Primary School
- Christ the King School
- Guadalupe Elementary School
- Janlud Elementary School
- Julita Elementary School
- Libacao Central Elementary School
- Libacao Christian Learning Center
- Loctuga Elementary School
- Magugba Primary School
- Manika Elementary School
- Marapayao Primary School
- Maytaraw Primary School
- Ogsip Primary School
- Oyang Primary School
- Pampango Elementary School
- Pinonoy Primary School
- Rivera Primary School
- Rosal Elementary School
- Sibalew Primary School
- St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic School
- Taroytoy Elementary School (Tarotoy Primary School)
Secondary schools
- Alfonso XII National High School
- Dalagsaan Integrated School
- Guadalupe National High School
- Libacao National Forestry Vocational High School
- Loctuga National High School
- Ortega Integrated School
