Libacao

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.

Libacao
Municipality of Libacao
Map of Aklan with Libacao highlighted
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Libacao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°29′N 122°18′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAklan
District 1st district
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorCharito I. Navarosa
  Vice MayorVincent I. Navarosa
  RepresentativeCarlito S. Marquez
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate19,190 voters (2022)
Area
  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)
  Total28,272
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
  Households
7,086
Economy
  Income class3rd municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
25.67
% (2018)
  Revenue143.4 million (2020)
  Assets681.3 million (2020)
  Expenditure133.3 million (2020)
  Liabilities243.5 million (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityAklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5602
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)36
Native languagesAklanon
Hiligaynon
Capisnon
Tagalog

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.

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