- Introduction
- Facts
- Description
- History
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Aklan
Facts
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Region: 6
Capital: Kalibo City
Land Area: 1, 817.9 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 17
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1. Altavas
2. Balete
3. Banga
4. Batan 10.
5. Buruanga
6. Ibajay
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7. Kalibo
8. Lezo
9. Libacao
10.Madalag
11.Makato
12.Malay
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13. Malinao
14. Nabas
15. New Washington
16. Numancia
17. Tangalan
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Churches and Religious Shrines |
Pink Sisters Convent, New Washington - The name aptly describes the convent’s color theme - pink façade, pink corridors even the nuns’ habits are pink.
Manduyog Hill, Banga - Noted for its life-size Stations of the Cross winding up the hillside to a chapel at the summit
Fatima Hill, Kalibo - Atop this hill is a chapel made of marble. Like Manduyog, it also has a Way of the Cross on the hillside.
Cross at Sitio Agbunsud, Malinao - Southwest of Kalibo lies a hilly sitio called Agbunsud. On the top of the hill is a big cross, which was once erected by the parish priest of Malinao. The cross marked the boundary of Makato and Malinao. During the revolution, the cannons of the revolutionist were mounted on this hill.
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Historical Sites |
Freedom Shrine, Kalibo - Here stands a monument signifying the heroic deed of the Aklanons who fought the fierce battles that ensued during World War II.
Kalantiaw Shine, Batan - The seat of government of Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw III, the third chief of Panay and promulgator of the famous Code of Kalantiaw. It displays a copy of the original manuscript of the Code.
Ingus-Ingus Hill, Buruanga - An elevated mass of rocks overlooking the sea on three sides, underneath is a cave where, according to tales, pirates waited to prey on Spanish galleons with precious cargoes from Mexico.
Agtawagon Hill, Balete - Served as the last line of defense of the Filipino patriots during the Spanish-Filipino conflict and during World War II.
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Major Attractions |
Boracay Island, Kalibo - This thousand-hectare, tropical island paradise is famous for its crystal blue waters, powder white sand, coral reefs, tropical palms, flowering plants and a healthy marine life underneath the seas. It is one of the top tourist destinations in the country.
Ob-ob Hill, Batan - It stands like a lighthouse facing the Sibuyan Sea with an altitude of 200 meters. At the foot of the rocky hill is the fine beach of Ob-ob.
Tinagong Dagat, Batan - A sea hidden from the bay by two islands. Fringed with mangroves, thick undergrowth and rocky beach elevation. It has clear waters ideal for swimming, speed boating and water-skiing.
Tindog Falls, Madalag - A unique falls with its basin above instead of having it below the falls. Water cascades on a stair-like, carved stones.
Jawili Falls, Tangalan - Has seven basins arranged in tiers, the highest of which is about 100 meter high. Each basin is a swimming area.
Tigwati-an Island, Malay - Shells of varying sizes and kinds lie on its predominantly white sand beach. On its side is a small cave with nature-carved stone at its wall where fresh and salty water forms a small pool.
Tulingon Cave, Nabas - Believed to be one of the longest caves in the Philippines. It stretches from Nabas in Aklan town to Pandan in Antique at 20 kilometers.
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