Aklan, Province in Western Visayas, Philippines
Aklan occupies the northern third of Panay Island, encompassing 1,821 square kilometers of diverse terrain from coastal areas to mountainous landscapes.
The territory became an independent province on April 25, 1956, through Republic Act No. 1414, separating from the larger administrative region.
The Ati-Atihan Festival, celebrated every January in Kalibo, features street dancing, traditional music, and honors the Santo Niño with week-long celebrations.
The Kalibo International Airport connects the province with domestic and international destinations, serving as a gateway for visitors to Boracay Island.
The Aklan River extends 91 kilometers through the province, supporting agriculture and providing essential water resources to local communities.
Location: Western Visayas
Inception: April 25, 1956
Capital city: Kalibo
Website: http://aklan.gov.ph
Part of: Western Visayas
Shares border with: Antique, Capiz
Email: aklanpgo@yahoo.com
Website: http://aklan.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 11.66667,122.33333
Latest update: June 3, 2025 14:08
Santa Monica Parish Church
51.7 km
Bakhawan Eco-Park
8.1 km
Sacred Heart of Jesus
45 km
Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral
46.7 km
Kalibo Cathedral
5.9 km
Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park
45.7 km
Fairways and Bluewater Boracay
56.8 km
Maniguin Island lighthouse
69.8 km
Battle of the Sibuyan Sea historical marker
72.8 km
Sampaguita Gardens
11.6 km
Nineteen Martyrs of Aklan historical marker
5.5 km
Jose Cortes Altavas historical marker
22.1 km
Goding Ramos Park
5 km
Francisco del Castillo historical marker
5.8 km
Capture of General Ananias Diokno historical marker
18.5 km
Gabriel M. Reyes historical marker
5.8 km
Candido Iban historical marker
5.2 km
Church of Pan-ay historical marker
51.7 km
Aklan Freedom Shrine
5.5 km
Capiz Provincial Capitol
46.8 km
Malinao Church
3.8 km
Aklan Museum
5.8 km
Capitol of Capiz historical marker
46.8 km
Memorare historical marker (heroes of Aklan)
5 km
Church of Malinao historical marker
3.8 km
Filamer Christian University historical marker
46.7 km
Ilig Iligan Beach
57.5 km
White Beach Boracay
55.2 kmReviews
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