Nabas, Aklan
Nabas, officially the Municipality of Nabas (Aklanon: Banwa it Nabas; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Nabas; Tagalog: Bayan ng Nabas), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. Nabas serves as the arrival gateway of Boracay Airport. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,632 people, making it the fifth most populous town in Aklan Province..
Nabas | |
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| Municipality of Nabas | |
Boracay Airport Union Arrival Terminal and Pawa Windfarm | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Etymology: Navas | |
| Nickname: Nature's Haven | |
| Motto: Pangibabaw Nabas | |
| Anthem: Nabas, Banwa Ko | |
Map of Aklan with Nabas highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Nabas Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°49′40″N 122°05′38″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Maria Fe Lasaleta |
| • Vice Mayor | James V. Solanoy |
| • Representative | Teodorico T. Haresco Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 25,481 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 96.82 km2 (37.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 883 m (2,897 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 40,632 |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,868 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 16.90 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 143.3 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 415.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 128.2 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 158.5 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5607 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
The resort island of Boracay is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the north-westernmost tip of the town.
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