Kalibo
Kalibo, officially the Municipality of Kalibo (Aklanon: Banwa it Kalibo; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Kalibo; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kalibo), is a first-class municipality and capital of the Province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 89,127 people.
Kalibo | |
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| Municipality of Kalibo | |
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| Etymology: Calivo | |
| Nickname: Ati-Atihan Town | |
Map of Aklan with Kalibo highlighted | |
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Kalibo Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°42′26″N 122°22′12″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | November 3, 1571 |
| Barangays | 16 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Juris B. Sucro |
| • Vice Mayor | Cynthia C. Dela Cruz |
| • Representative | Carlito S. Marquez |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 54,660 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.75 km2 (19.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7.0 m (23.0 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | −1 m (−3 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 89,127 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
| • Households | 20,993 |
| Demonym | Kalibonhon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 6.90 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 457.1 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,007 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 405 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 165.5 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5600 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Aklanon Hiligaynon Capisnon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Kalibo is located in the north-west of Panay island. It is the main transportation hub for the resort island of Boracay. The municipality is known for the Ati-Atihan festival; the semi-urban and multi-awarded mangrove forest Bakhawan Eco-Park and piña-weaving, which was inscribed to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2023.
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