# Libacao

Libacao, officially the Municipality of Libacao (Aklanon: Banwa it Libacao; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Libacao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Libacao), is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,272 people.
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.

## Geography

Libacao is located at 11°29′N 122°18′E﻿ / ﻿11.48°N 122.3°E﻿ / 11.48; 122.3. It is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the provincial capital Kalibo.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 254.98 square kilometres (98.45 sq mi)  constituting 14.00% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.

### Climate

Climate data for Libacao, Aklan :
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) | 31 (88) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 28 (82) | 30 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 64 (2.5) | 44 (1.7) | 58 (2.3) | 83 (3.3) | 204 (8.0) | 304 (12.0) | 334 (13.1) | 291 (11.5) | 310 (12.2) | 281 (11.1) | 172 (6.8) | 97 (3.8) | 2,242 (88.3) |
| Average rainy days | 12.5 | 8.9 | 11.3 | 14.1 | 24.2 | 28.0 | 29.6 | 28.2 | 28.1 | 28.1 | 20.2 | 15.2 | 248.4 |
| Source: Meteoblue ||||||||||||||

### Barangays

Libacao is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.However, there are boundaries issues with the municipalities of Jamindan and Tapaz, Capiz. The location of Brgy Dalagsa-an and Sitio Taroytoy (of Brgy Manika) are geographically located with in the Territorial Jurisdiction of Jamindan, Capiz and Sitio Maytaraw (of Brgy Dalagsa-an) is located in the Territorial Jurisdiction of Tapaz, Capiz. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | Population | Population | ±% p.a. | ±% p.a. |
| | | 2020 | 2020 | 2010 | | |
| 060409001 | Agmailig | 2.6% | 736 | 755 | ▾ | −0.25% |
| 060409002 | Alfonso XII | 4.7% | 1,331 | 1,323 | ▴ | 0.06% |
| 060409003 | Batobato | 1.8% | 501 | 453 | ▴ | 1.01% |
| 060409004 | Bonza | 1.4% | 395 | 333 | ▴ | 1.72% |
| 060409005 | Calacabian | 3.1% | 865 | 932 | ▾ | −0.74% |
| 060409006 | Calamcan | 2.2% | 620 | 613 | ▴ | 0.11% |
| 060409007 | Can-Awan | 1.7% | 487 | 542 | ▾ | −1.06% |
| 060409008 | Casit-an | 1.2% | 352 | 342 | ▴ | 0.29% |
| 060409009 | Dalagsa-an | 6.7% | 1,908 | 2,173 | ▾ | −1.29% |
| 060409010 | Guadalupe | 5.4% | 1,529 | 1,412 | ▴ | 0.80% |
| 060409011 | Janlud | 3.6% | 1,011 | 740 | ▴ | 3.17% |
| 060409012 | Julita | 7.0% | 1,971 | 1,763 | ▴ | 1.12% |
| 060409013 | Luctoga | 5.1% | 1,442 | 1,451 | ▾ | −0.06% |
| 060409014 | Magugba | 2.1% | 600 | 644 | ▾ | −0.71% |
| 060409015 | Manika | 7.4% | 2,091 | 2,622 | ▾ | −2.24% |
| 060409016 | Ogsip | 3.3% | 920 | 1,066 | ▾ | −1.46% |
| 060409017 | Ortega | 4.4% | 1,248 | 1,309 | ▾ | −0.48% |
| 060409018 | Oyang | 3.8% | 1,068 | 1,028 | ▴ | 0.38% |
| 060409019 | Pampango | 5.1% | 1,455 | 1,360 | ▴ | 0.68% |
| 060409020 | Pinonoy | 2.6% | 727 | 708 | ▴ | 0.27% |
| 060409021 | Poblacion | 14.2% | 4,010 | 3,661 | ▴ | 0.91% |
| 060409022 | Rivera | 2.3% | 648 | 596 | ▴ | 0.84% |
| 060409023 | Rosal | 5.6% | 1,591 | 1,476 | ▴ | 0.75% |
| 060409024 | Sibalew | 2.6% | 735 | 703 | ▴ | 0.45% |
| | Total | Total | 28,272 | 28,005 | ▴ | 0.09% |

## Demographics

In the 2020 census, Libacao had a population of 28,272. The population density was 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).

## Economy

Poverty incidence of Libacao
* 10
* 20
* 30
* 40
* 50
* 60
* 70
* 2006 43.30
* 2009 62.33
* 2012 26.02
* 2015 30.13
* 2018 25.67
* 2021 35.37
* Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

## Tourism

* Nasuraan Falls and
* Kaeabnakan Falls — located in the remote barangay of Oyang. Nasuraan Falls is a 30 minutes ride and an hour trek from the main sitio.
* Mangayaw Falls - located at Sitio Mayubay, Guadalupe, Libacao | nearest falls from Poblacion (No entrance fee)
* Taroytoy — eyed to be the Summer Capital of Central Philippines.
* Philippine Spotted Deer — a nocturnal and endangered species of deer located primarily in the rainforests of the Visayan islands of Panay and Negros though it once roamed other islands such as Cebu, Guimaras, Leyte, Masbate, and Samar.
* Libacao Wild River — longest Wild River in the Philippines.
Products
* Coconut - Libacao has a lot of mountains and plains which are suitable for coconuts.
* Abaca - Abaca fiber is also another product that Libacaonons produce.
Adventures
* Bamboo Raft Parade (BAESA PARADA) - a bamboo cruise parade in Aklan River showcasing the local lifestyle, livelihood, culture, and products of Libacao