Libacao, officially the Municipality of Libacao ( Aklanon: ''Banwa it Libacao''; Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Libacao''; ), is a

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in the

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Aklan Aklan, officially the Province of Aklan, is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Its capital and largest town is Kalibo. The province is situated in the northwest portion of Panay, Panay Islan ...

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,272 people. In 1948, the '' arrabal'' of

Madalag Madalag, officially the Municipality of Madalag ( Aklanon: ''Banwa it Madalag''; Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Madalag''; ), is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. It is Aklan's largest municipality by land area and also the most ...

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 . It is from the provincial capital

Kalibo Kalibo, officially the Municipality of Kalibo (Aklanon language, Aklanon: ''Banwa it Kalibo''; Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Kalibo''; ), is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality and capital of the Philippine Province, ...

. According to the

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, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Aklan.

Climate

Barangays

Libacao is politically subdivided into 24

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s.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

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s and some have

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Demographics

In the 2020 census, Libacao had a population of 28,272. The population density was .

Economy

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

References

External links

* Philippine Standard Geographic Code {{Authority control Municipalities of Aklan