Libacao is a 3rd class inland municipality of Aklan Province in Western Visayas Region or Region 6, Philippines.
Profile of Libacao Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Northern part of Panay Island (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Madalag (north and west), Balete (east), and Jamindan in Capiz (south)
Area –> 254.98 km2 (98.45 sq mi)
Population –> 28,241 (2015 Census)
Terrain –> Mountainous with river valleys
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Corn, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Aklanon, Tagalog, English
Barangays –> 23
Revenue (2016) –> 96,357,780.75
Legislative District –> 1st
Government Officials
Congressman –> Carlito Marquez
Mayor –> Charito Navarosa
Vice Mayor –> Vincent I. Navarosa
History of Libacao
Libacao was the site of heavy fighting between the local guerillas under General Macario Peralta Jr. and the Japanese Forces during World War II.
Economy of Libacao
Libacao is an agricultural town where abaca, rice, coconut, and corn are the primary products. Trading and other service industries dominate the economy of the town center. Tourism is being promoted as an alternative source of livelihood.
Tourist Spots in Libacao
Nasuraan Falls
Kaeabnakan Falls
Taroytoy (for development as a summer resort)
Aklan River – good for wild river rafting
Mount Baloy
Mount Nangtud
St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Church
Festivals in Libacao
Baesa Parada Festival
Map of Libacao Municipality in Aklan Province
See also: Profile of Mayor Charito Navarosa, Governor Florencio Miraflore