Libacao

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
Municipality
Municipality of Libacao
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Map of Aklan with Libacao highlighted
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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  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Bagto
• Vice Mayor	Vincent I. Navarosa
• Representative	Carlito 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
• Electorate	19,518 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
• Density	111.87/km2 (289.75/sq mi)
• Households	7,086
Economy
• Income class	3rd 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
• Electricity	Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5602
PSGC	060409000
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 provine 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	▾	−0.17%
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	▴	2.17%
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

Population census of Libacao

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

Economy

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

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