Libacao, Province of Aklan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 5602 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 254.98 km2 (98.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 28,272 |
| Density (2020) | 111 / km2 (287 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 29' North, 122° 18' East (11.4806, 122.3024) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.4 meters (191.4 feet) |
Libacao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Aklan.
The municipality has a land area of 254.98 square kilometers or 98.45 square miles which constitutes 14.49% of Aklan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,272. This represented 4.59% of the total population of Aklan province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 111 inhabitants per square kilometer or 287 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Libacao has 24 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agmailig | 2.61% | 737 | 736 | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Alfonso XII | 4.60% | 1,300 | 1,331 | -2.33% | -0.49% |
| Batobato | 1.63% | 460 | 501 | -8.18% | -1.78% |
| Bonza | 1.48% | 418 | 395 | 5.82% | 1.20% |
| Calacabian | 2.94% | 831 | 865 | -3.93% | -0.84% |
| Calamcan | 2.21% | 626 | 620 | 0.97% | 0.20% |
| Can-awan | 1.50% | 424 | 487 | -12.94% | -2.87% |
| Casit-an | 1.23% | 349 | 352 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| Dalagsa-an | 7.38% | 2,086 | 1,908 | 9.33% | 1.90% |
| Guadalupe | 5.77% | 1,632 | 1,529 | 6.74% | 1.38% |
| Janlud | 3.88% | 1,098 | 1,011 | 8.61% | 1.75% |
| Julita | 6.21% | 1,757 | 1,971 | -10.86% | -2.39% |
| Luctoga | 5.10% | 1,443 | 1,442 | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Magugba | 2.13% | 602 | 600 | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Manika | 8.84% | 2,500 | 2,091 | 19.56% | 3.83% |
| Ogsip | 3.11% | 878 | 920 | -4.57% | -0.98% |
| Ortega | 3.73% | 1,054 | 1,248 | -15.54% | -3.49% |
| Oyang | 3.19% | 903 | 1,068 | -15.45% | -3.47% |
| Pampango | 5.38% | 1,522 | 1,455 | 4.60% | 0.95% |
| Pinonoy | 2.31% | 653 | 727 | -10.18% | -2.23% |
| Poblacion | 14.54% | 4,110 | 4,010 | 2.49% | 0.52% |
| Rivera | 1.76% | 497 | 648 | -23.30% | -5.43% |
| Rosal | 5.79% | 1,637 | 1,591 | 2.89% | 0.60% |
| Sibalew | 2.67% | 755 | 735 | 2.72% | 0.57% |
| Libacao Total | 28,272 | 28,241 | 0.11% | 0.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Libacao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱96,357,780.75.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,797,516.20 | – |
| 2010 | 58,052,125.88 | 5.94% |
| 2011 | 63,089,243.69 | 8.68% |
| 2012 | 60,727,119.52 | -3.74% |
| 2013 | 67,968,562.61 | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 77,855,512.44 | 14.55% |
| 2015 | 87,695,476.53 | 12.64% |
| 2016 | 96,357,780.75 | 9.88% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Libacao in the 2015 Census was 28,238 broken down into 6,575 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,425 | 3,827 | 5.60 | |
| 22,797 | 4,142 | 5.50 | |
| 25,983 | 4,632 | 5.61 | |
| 26,610 | 5,213 | 5.10 | |
| 28,000 | 6,170 | 4.54 | |
| 28,238 | 6,575 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Libacao is 5 to 9, with 3,296 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 328 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 557 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,570 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,296 | 11.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,173 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,118 | 11.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,826 | 10.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,269 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,772 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,453 | 5.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,385 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,291 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,141 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 949 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 712 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 567 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 453 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 328 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 381 | 1.35% |
| Total | 28,241 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Libacao grew from 4,876 in 1903 to 28,272 in 2020, an increase of 23,396 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.02%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 28,241 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,876 | – | |
| 17,125 | 8.26% | |
| 20,253 | 0.84% | |
| 13,523 | -4.06% | |
| 14,913 | 0.86% | |
| 15,837 | 0.59% | |
| 20,243 | 5.05% | |
| 21,683 | 1.38% | |
| 21,429 | -0.12% | |
| 22,812 | 1.18% | |
| 25,983 | 2.83% | |
| 26,610 | 0.33% | |
| 28,005 | 1.88% | |
| 28,241 | 0.16% | |
| 28,272 | 0.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Libacao for the year 2019 was 18,919, broken down into 9,622 males and 9,297 females.
Location
The municipal center of Libacao is situated at approximately 11° 29' North, 122° 18' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.4 meters or 191.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Libacao are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Silay, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Madalag, Aklan, Balete, Aklan, Banga, Aklan, Malinao, Aklan, Lezo, Aklan, and Altavas, Aklan. Its distance from the national capital is 372.76 kilometers (231.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Madalag, Aklan, 5.14 kilometers (3.19 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Balete, Aklan, 11.89 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Banga, Aklan, 17.73 kilometers (11.02 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Malinao, Aklan, 18.07 kilometers (11.23 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Lezo, Aklan, 20.92 kilometers (13.00 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Altavas, Aklan, 21.21 kilometers (13.18 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 50.46 kilometers (31.36 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 55.16 kilometers (34.27 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Iloilo City, 90.88 kilometers (56.47 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 105.22 kilometers (65.38 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 105.62 kilometers (65.63 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 109.72 kilometers (68.18 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
Distance from Manila: 372.76 kilometers (231.62 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.