MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
KALIBO, AKLAN
A. S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS
B. GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
1. Wind
The windier part of the year lasts for 5.0 months, from November 6 to April 6, with average wind speeds of
more than 10.4 miles per hour. The windiest month of the year in Kalibo is January, with an average hourly
wind speed of 13.7 miles per hour.
The calmer time of year lasts for 7.0 months, from April 6 to November 6. The calmest month of the year in
Kalibo is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 7.6 miles per hour.
The wind is most often from the west for 3.8 months, from June 17 to October 12, with a peak percentage
of 60% on August 18. The wind is most often from the east for 8.2 months, from October 12 to June 17,
with a peak percentage of 66% on January 1.
2. Climate
Climate belong to type III, i.e., wet and dry seasons are not very pronounced. This is chiefly characterized
by uneven periods of rainfall throughout the year, heaviest of which occurs during the months of October to
December and July.
The area is relatively dry from November to April, wet the rest of the year.
Coolest months are January and February. While the warmest months are May and June.
Kalibo has the tropical rainforest climate prevailing.
Hot, oppressive, windy, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies
from 76°F to 89°F and is rarely below 74°F or above 92°F.
3. Sun
In 2021, the shortest day is December 21, with 11 hours, 26 minutes of daylight; the longest day is June 21,
with 12 hours, 49 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise is at 5:25 AM on May 31. The earliest sunset is at 5:22 PM on November 19.
4. Humidity
The perceived humidity level in Kalibo (poblacion), as measured by the percentage of time in which the
humidity comfort level is muggy, oppressive, or miserable, does not vary significantly over the course of the
year, remaining a virtually constant 100% throughout.
5.
Temperature
Varies so little throughout the year that it is not entirely meaningful to discuss hot and cold seasons.
It is usually (very) warm, humid, and rainy all year round. The average annual temperature for Kalibo is 29°
degrees and there is about 875 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 81 days a year with an average humidity of
79% and an UV-index of 7.
6. Geologic Conditions
Type of Soil
There are six types of soil: 1) the beach sand along the coast, 2) San Manuel clay loan on the plains of
lower Aklan River, 3) Santa Rita clay on the central area, 4) Bantog clay on the southeastern area, 5)
hydrosol, and 6) mountain soil.
TOURIST DESTINATION
(KALIBO, AKLAN)
DEMOGRAPIC PROFILE
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.
Municipalities are classified according to the annual revenues from taxes. This classification
serves as a major indication of the socio- economic situation of the population in the
municipality belongs to the first (C) Class.
The Municipality of Kalibo has 16 barangays, namely:
1. Andagaw 9. Linabuan Norte
2. Bakkaw Norte 10. Mabilo
3. Bakkaw Sur 11. Mobo
4. Briones 12. Nalook
5. Buswang New 13. Poblacion
6. Buswang Old 14. Pook
7. Ca-ano 15. Tigayon
8. Estancia 16. Tinigaw
Of the total land area, 62.2% are devoted to agriculture; 25.0%, residential; 3.8%,
commercial; 1.0%, industrial; and 5.9% others.
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.
HISTRICAL POPULATION AND LIVING CONDITIONS
Kalibo, being the capital town, has the most population, Kalibo is also the most thickly
populated among Aklan’s 17 municipalities. Its population jumped from an already very
high ration of 956.5 persons per square kilometer in 175 to 1,194.4 persons per square
kilometer in 1980.
INFRASTRUCTURE
As of 1987, the Kalibo Airport is the main airport of the province although it is classified by
the civil Aeronautics Administration as a secondary airport. It includes 1,300m of runway
which is almost complete concreted.
As to status of electrification, of the 17 municipalities, Kalibo ranks highest in the total
number of connections. As of end of 1986, only 5.24% of the 7,036 households remained
unserved by the Aklan Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AKELCO)
SOME EXISTING SOCIAL STRUCTURE:
AKLAN FREEDOM SHRINE – It is dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan
who initiated the revolt against Spain. Hence, the street where the shrine
stands is named X1X Martyrs Street.
TIGAYON HILL & CAVES – Considered as the highest geographical
location in the municipality, Tigayon hill is the former secret sanctuary of
the province’s freedom fighters which anyone can hike or trek at present.
It has been developed to provide visitors a more convenient tread and see
through its lush flora towards the top.
MUSEO IT AKEAN – It houses age-old artifacts of preserved Aklanon
culture, and presently considered one of the most beautiful museums in
the country.
PIÑA VILLAGE – Witness the long, tedious process of transforming a
native pineapple leaf into an intricately woven piña cloth. This village is
situated in Brgy. New Buswang.
ATI-ATIHAN VILLAGE – Wear an authentic Ati-Atihan costume, darken
your face and body by covering your skin with soot or paint it with colors,
then dance like an Ati. The Ati-Atihan experience happens only every 3rd
week of January which culminates on a Sunday, the last day of the
religious festivity.
KALIBO CATHEDRAL – Originally built in 1581, to this day it stands
as the oldest edifice of worship in the province. It was renovated in
1993 with the spiritual and financial support of the Aklanons
themselves. The church’s edifice was subsequently renovated
immediately after it was slightly wrecked by the 1990 earthquake. Its
architectural design was beautifully crafted by the renowned national
artist Leandro V. Locsin.
BAKHAWAN ECO-PARK – these 200 hectares mangroves forest is a
multi-awarded destination and a recipient of the Golden Eagle
Award in the Asia Pacific for the mangrove reforestation project that
boasts of an exceptional nature thrill for eco-tourists and visitors.
The eco-park has a small mini park and a recreation area, 1 kilometer
eco-walk pathway bridge that wind up into the wide stretch of thick
mangrove plantation and ends up unto the beach where one could
enjoy a breathtaking grasp of nature, try on kayaking water
adventure, or have a picnic to unwind into. At Bakhawan Eco-Park,
you can try raw tamilok (shipworms), a kind of mollusk that lives in
mangrove roots. The park staff can give tips on where to get cooked
tamilok dishes such as grilled tamilok, Kalibo Express (Aklan version
of the spicy Bicol Express) or the saucy “Tinuom na Tamilok.”
WAYS OF LIFE
Piña; fiber made from the leaves of a pineapple plant was a textile
unique to the Philippines and is deemed as “The Queen of Philippine
Fabrics.” Consequently, Aklan has become the prime producer of
piña cloth in the country. The piña cloth and other piña products
could cost a fortune when exported abroad and are considered
works of art and could count for one’s collector’s items. Nowadays,
international designers use pineapple fabric for their fashion line as
well.
Kalibo’s sweet longganisa has made its mark to people from
nearby cities and provinces. Province visitors considers their trip
incomplete not having to bring home such food products. Other
processed meat products that Kalibo is famous for are Chorizo,
Tocino and Embutido.
Barbecue stalls on several streets in town offer wide varieties of
Barbecue products. Compared to other cities and provinces however,
one that is noticeably different in these stalls in Kalibo would be
“bread” to be barbecued as well.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS (FESTIVALS AND EVENTS)
KALIBO STO. NIÑO ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL – This festival dates
back when the peace agreement between early Negrito settlers and
the Maraynons that came over from Borneo was being
commemorated. Therefore, participants willingly blacken themselves
with soot and put on colorful tribal costumes. Nowadays, it is one of
the most vibrant celebrations honoring the Holy Child Jesus, Sto.
Niño. Hence, it is considered as the Filipino Mardis Gras. Known to
be “The Mother of all Philippine Festivals,” there are many activities
and events that people are looking forward to during the week-long
celebration. Some activities include the Search for Mutya ag Lakan it
Kalibo Ati-atihan, Aklan Festivals Parade, Higante Contest and
concluded every 3rd Sunday of January with a High Mass to kick off
the final day of merrymaking and procession. The key activity and
one of the main reasons tourist travel many miles to Kalibo is the
native dance competitions of participating tribes in full gear
accompanied by primitive rhythm of drumbeats. More so, what
makes this festival more exciting is that everyone, not only the
competing groups, is allowed to crowd the principal streets of Kalibo
to dance nonstop for several days rejoicing zealously to their
religious vows.
XIX MARTYRS OF AKLAN – It is commemoration of the 19 martyrs
of Aklan who consecrated their lives in the cause of freedom from
their colonizers. This is held every 23rd of March.
AKLAN DAY CELEBRATION – An annual celebration held in the
Provincial Capitol Grounds commemorating the province’s Founding
Anniversary on April 25th, formally declaring independence from its
mother province of Capiz in 1956.
AKLAN PIÑA AND FIBER FESTIVAL – A week-long festival
simultaneously held during the province’s founding anniversary
celebration on the 25th of April each year. It is a product showcase
of world class craftsmanship and ingenuity using indigenous raw
materials such as abaca, piña fiber, raffia. The festival aims to
promote, preserve and develop the loom-weaving industry in the
province, hoping to establish Aklan as the handloom-weaving
destination in the country.
KALIBO FOOD FESTIVAL – A yearly event commemorating the Feast
of St. John the Baptist from June 12 to 23 under one venue and
various kiosks offer a variety of either local or foreign dishes in the
manner of local tradition of the town’s local constituents and usually
accompanied by live musical bands to entertain guests and visitors
and the locals alike.
HIGANTE CONTEST – This event is one of the highlights in the
celebration of Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-atihan wherein locals display their
ingenuity in making colorful towering figures made of paper mache,
bamboos or other indigenous materials.
FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST – A celebration of the Feast of
St.John the Baptist done on June 24 every year wherein people
usually go out for the beaches and have fun with picnics. Sports
activities like boat racing at the beaches and parlor games at the
Pastrana Park are also carried out.
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KALIBO DAY – This is done year by year on November 3 in
remembrance of Kalibo’s Foundation Day. Among the highlights are
activities like a commemorative program at the Magsaysay Park and
a Kalibohian night market.
IWAG IT KALIBONHON – An light-a-tree program is done every
year in as early as December 15. This symbolizes a bright and
peaceful world for all mankind. It is also intended to draw people to
go out, see and enjoy the outdoor Christmas atmosphere or scene at
night.
