Aklan

Aklan (Akean) (Aklanon pronunciation: [ak'ɣan]) (Akeanon: Eaeawigan it Akean; ) is a province of the Philippines in the Western Visayas region. It is the oldest province in the Philippines. Its capital is Kalibo.

 History 
People from Aklan are called Aklanons. They are thought to be descendants of the Austronesian-speaking immigrants who came to the Philippines during the Iron Age. The name came from the river Akean, which means where there is boiling. 

 Notable people 
 Alejandro Melchor
 Harold Arboleda
 Jonha Richman
 Victorino Mapa

 Related pages 
 Antique (province)
 Capiz
 Cebu
 Iloilo
 Negros Oriental

 References 

 Other websites 
 Official website