Libacao
Municipality
Municipality of Libacao
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Libacao is located in Philippines
Libacao
Libacao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°29′N 122°18′E / 11.48°N 122.3°E / 11.48; 122.3
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAklan
District 1st district
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorCharito I. Navarosa
 • Vice MayorVincent I. Navarosa
 • RepresentativeCarlito S. Marquez
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate19,190 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total254.98 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
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total28,272
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
 • Households
7,086
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
25.67
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 143.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 681.3 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 133.3 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 243.5 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5602
PSGC
060409000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesAklanon
Hiligaynon
Capiznon
Tagalog

Libacao, officially the Municipality of Libacao (Aklanon: Banwa it Libacao; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Libacao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Libacao), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,272 people.[3]

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.[5]

Geography

Libacao is located at 11°29′N 122°18′E / 11.48°N 122.3°E / 11.48; 122.3. 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) [6] 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[7]

Barangays

Libacao is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[8] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[9]
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

Population census of Libacao
YearPop.±% 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[10][9][11][12]

In the 2020 census, Libacao had a population of 28,272.[3] The population density was 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Libacao
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14]
[15][16][17][18][19]

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

  1. ↑  Municipality of Libacao | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Republic Act No. 297; An Act Creating the Municipality of Madalag in the Province of Capiz". The Corpus Juris. 17 June 1948. Archived from the original on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ↑ "Libacao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "Municipal: Libacao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  9. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ↑ "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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