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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
 • MayorBagto
 • Vice MayorVincent I. Navarosa
 • RepresentativeCarlito S. Marquez
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • John Randy P. Zapata
  • Getulio M. Esto
  • Mila A. Lanciso
  • Teodoro N. Villorente Jr.
  • Robert Z. Navarrete
  • Napoleon N. Navarosa
  • Danilo Z. Zorilla
  • Bennette D. Teodosio
 • Electorate19,518 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • 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
 • Density111.87/km2 (289.75/sq mi)
 • Households
7,086
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
35.37
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 204.5 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 858.1 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 166.6 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 366.4 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5602
PSGC
060409000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesAklanon
Hiligaynon
Capisnon
Tagalog

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]

The town has the highest output in production of abaca fiber in Western Visayas among other towns in the provine of Aklan.[6][7]

History

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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

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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) [9] constituting 14.00% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.

Climate

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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

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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 ▾ −0.17%
060409002 Alfonso XII 4.7% 1,331 1,323 ▴ 0.04%
060409003 Batobato 1.8% 501 453 ▴ 0.69%
060409004 Bonza 1.4% 395 333 ▴ 1.18%
060409005 Calacabian 3.0% 865 932 ▾ −0.51%
060409006 Calamcan 2.2% 620 613 ▴ 0.08%
060409007 Can-Awan 1.7% 487 542 ▾ −0.73%
060409008 Casit-an 1.2% 352 342 ▴ 0.20%
060409009 Dalagsa-an 6.7% 1,908 2,173 ▾ −0.89%
060409010 Guadalupe 5.4% 1,529 1,412 ▴ 0.55%
060409011 Janlud 3.5% 1,011 740 ▴ 2.16%
060409012 Julita 6.9% 1,971 1,763 ▴ 0.77%
060409013 Luctoga 5.1% 1,442 1,451 ▾ −0.04%
060409014 Magugba 2.1% 600 644 ▾ −0.48%
060409015 Manika 7.3% 2,091 2,622 ▾ −1.54%
060409016 Ogsip 3.2% 920 1,066 ▾ −1.01%
060409017 Ortega 4.4% 1,248 1,309 ▾ −0.33%
060409018 Oyang 3.7% 1,068 1,028 ▴ 0.26%
060409019 Pampango 5.1% 1,455 1,360 ▴ 0.46%
060409020 Pinonoy 2.5% 727 708 ▴ 0.18%
060409021 Poblacion 14.1% 4,010 3,661 ▴ 0.63%
060409022 Rivera 2.3% 648 596 ▴ 0.58%
060409023 Rosal 5.6% 1,591 1,476 ▴ 0.52%
060409024 Sibalew 2.6% 735 703 ▴ 0.31%
Total 28,525 28,005 ▴ 0.13%

Demographics

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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%
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.[18] The population density was 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Libacao

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
74.62
2003
70.99
2006
43.30
2009
62.33
2012
26.02
2015
30.13
2018
25.67
2021
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

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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

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

References

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  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. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". psa.gov.ph. July 17, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  6. ^ "Libacao, The Next Tourist Destination". aklan.gov.ph. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  7. ^ "Aklan abaca farmers told to produce first-class fibers". November 21, 2025. November 19, 2019. pp. panaynews.net.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Libacao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  11. ^ "Municipal: Libacao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  12. ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  13. ^ a b 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.
  14. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  15. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  18. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  20. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  21. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  22. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  23. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  24. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  25. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  26. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  27. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Libacao.