Kalibo is a 1st class coastal municipality and the capital of Aklan Province in Western Visayas Region or Region 6, Philippines.
Profile of Kalibo Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Northern part of Panay Island (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Numancia (northwest), New Washington (south), Banga and Lezo (west)
Area –> 50.75 km2 (19.59 sq mi)
Population –> 80,605 (2015 Census)
Terrain –> Coastal plain
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Fish, Corn, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Aklanon, Tagalog, English
Barangays –> 16
Revenue (2016) –> 285,722,301.33
Legislative District –> 1st
Government Officials
Congressman –> Carlito Marquez
Mayor –> Emerson Lachica
Vice Mayor –> Cynthia C. Dela Cruz
Councilors (Sanggunian Bayan or SB Members)
Mark Ace Bautista
Mark Quimpo
Phillip Kimpo
Daisy Briones
Buen Joy Villanueva-French
Matt Aron Guzman
Ketchie Luces
Augusto Tolentino
History of Kalibo
Kalibo was founded on November 3, 1571, one of the earliest Spanish settlements in the country.
Economy of Kalibo
Kalibo is the commercial and financial center of Aklan Province. It hosts several malls, educational institutions and an international airport. Still, agriculture plays an important role in the local economy. Fish, Rice and corn are the primary products. Tourism is a fast rising industry.
Tourist Spots in Kalibo
Provincial Capitol
Bakhawan Ecopark
Museo It Akean
Pastrana Park
Tigayon Hill
Lambingan Beach
St. John the Baptist Cathedral
Festival in Kalibo
Ati-Atihan Festival
Map of Kalibo Municipality in Aklan Province
See also: Profile of Mayor Emerson Lachica, Governor Florencio Miraflore