Libacao, officially the Municipality of Libacao (Aklanon: Banwa it Libacao; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Libacao; ), is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 28,525 people.

The town has the highest output in production of abaca fiber in Western Visayas among other towns in the province of Aklan.

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.

Geography

Libacao is located at . It is from the provincial capital Kalibo.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Aklan.

Climate

Barangays

Libacao is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.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.

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Libacao had a population of 28,525 people. The population density was .

Economy

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.

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.

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.

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

References

External links

• [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]