Kalibo, Province of Aklan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 5600 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 50.75 km2 (19.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 89,127 |
| Density (2020) | 1,756 / km2 (4,550 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 43' North, 122° 22' East (11.7089, 122.3640) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.2 meters (43.3 feet) |
Kalibo is a coastal municipality in the province of Aklan. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 50.75 square kilometers or 19.59 square miles which constitutes 2.88% of Aklan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 89,127. This represented 14.48% of the total population of Aklan province, or 1.12% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,756 inhabitants per square kilometer or 4,550 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kalibo has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andagaw | 17.28% | 15,404 | 12,703 | 21.26% | 4.14% |
| Bachaw Norte | 2.93% | 2,611 | 2,336 | 11.77% | 2.37% |
| Bachaw Sur | 4.03% | 3,594 | 3,131 | 14.79% | 2.95% |
| Briones | 1.45% | 1,296 | 1,321 | -1.89% | -0.40% |
| Buswang New | 12.77% | 11,382 | 10,431 | 9.12% | 1.85% |
| Buswang Old | 4.13% | 3,683 | 3,247 | 13.43% | 2.69% |
| Caano | 2.12% | 1,891 | 1,803 | 4.88% | 1.01% |
| Estancia | 10.76% | 9,587 | 8,372 | 14.51% | 2.89% |
| Linabuan Norte | 4.74% | 4,221 | 4,130 | 2.20% | 0.46% |
| Mabilo | 2.89% | 2,576 | 2,378 | 8.33% | 1.70% |
| Mobo | 2.03% | 1,807 | 1,543 | 17.11% | 3.38% |
| Nalook | 3.76% | 3,352 | 3,323 | 0.87% | 0.18% |
| Poblacion | 13.46% | 12,000 | 11,751 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| Pook | 7.09% | 6,315 | 5,744 | 9.94% | 2.01% |
| Tigayon | 6.89% | 6,139 | 5,640 | 8.85% | 1.80% |
| Tinigaw | 3.67% | 3,269 | 2,752 | 18.79% | 3.69% |
| Kalibo Total | 89,127 | 80,605 | 10.57% | 2.14% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kalibo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱285,722,301.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 130,180,542.98 | – |
| 2010 | 146,311,744.48 | 12.39% |
| 2011 | 169,949,171.34 | 16.16% |
| 2012 | 177,935,664.93 | 4.70% |
| 2013 | 190,169,814.15 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 211,820,493.51 | 11.38% |
| 2015 | 248,026,612.84 | 17.09% |
| 2016 | 285,722,301.33 | 15.20% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kalibo in the 2015 Census was 80,041 broken down into 17,930 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51,277 | 9,615 | 5.33 | |
| 57,903 | 11,281 | 5.13 | |
| 62,286 | 12,628 | 4.93 | |
| 69,437 | 14,894 | 4.66 | |
| 74,292 | 16,676 | 4.46 | |
| 80,041 | 17,930 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kalibo is 15 to 19, with 7,704 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 921 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,472 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,855 | 7.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,671 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,446 | 9.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,704 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,592 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,629 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,012 | 7.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,620 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,656 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,578 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,937 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,393 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,731 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,995 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,299 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 921 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 1,094 | 1.36% |
| Total | 80,605 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kalibo grew from 14,574 in 1903 to 89,127 in 2020, an increase of 74,553 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 8,522 people, from the previous population of 80,605 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,574 | – | |
| 13,926 | -0.29% | |
| 16,095 | 0.73% | |
| 17,842 | 1.06% | |
| 21,303 | 1.57% | |
| 30,247 | 3.49% | |
| 31,947 | 1.10% | |
| 39,894 | 4.54% | |
| 51,387 | 2.56% | |
| 58,065 | 2.32% | |
| 62,438 | 1.57% | |
| 69,700 | 1.53% | |
| 74,619 | 2.51% | |
| 80,605 | 1.48% | |
| 89,127 | 2.14% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kalibo for the year 2019 was 51,070, broken down into 24,523 males and 26,547 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kalibo is situated at approximately 11° 43' North, 122° 22' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.2 meters or 43.3 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 Kalibo are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Numancia, Aklan, Lezo, Aklan, Makato, Aklan, Banga, Aklan, Malinao, Aklan, and New Washington, Aklan. Its distance from the national capital is 352.35 kilometers (218.94 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Numancia, Aklan, 3.94 kilometers (2.45 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Lezo, Aklan, 5.96 kilometers (3.70 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Makato, Aklan, 7.79 kilometers (4.84 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Banga, Aklan, 8.55 kilometers (5.32 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Malinao, Aklan, 9.46 kilometers (5.88 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- New Washington, Aklan, 10.36 kilometers (6.44 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 44.67 kilometers (27.76 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 72.77 kilometers (45.22 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Iloilo City, 113.56 kilometers (70.57 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 118.05 kilometers (73.35 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 120.75 kilometers (75.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 126.07 kilometers (78.34 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
Distance from Manila: 352.35 kilometers (218.94 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.