CLIMATE
The Municipality has two types of climate; relatively dry from February to July and uneven periods of rainfall throughout the year.
FRESHWATER RESOURCES
The Aklan River, which is the major river system of the Province traverses the municipality of Kalibo from barangays Linabuan Norte, Tigayon, Tinigao, Estancia, the island barangay of Mobo, and Poblacion leading to its mouth covering the three barangays Bakhaw Norte, Bakhaw Sur and Buswang Old down to Sibuyan Sea.
At the mouth of the river are two (2) major littoral water bodies, the estuarine deltas (a distinct feature of the municipality) which have seasonal formation of sandbars depending on the tidal influx.
The main function of the mouth/estuaries of the Aklan River is the receiver of water bodies and serves as the drainage system crenating in the area. Their water is directed by fresh water drainage from the uplands.
POPULATION/HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION AND POPULATION DENSITY
As a bustling Municipality and urban capital of the province, Kalibo has the largest population among the 17 towns garnering 14.84% of the total Provincial population.
This is explained by the rapid in-migration from neighboring municipalities, provinces and even cities because of the socio-economic potential of the municipality wherein better employment opportunities and presence of social amenities like light, water, telecommunication, recreation centers, business centers and educational institutions are basically available and still growing in numbers. For this year 2008, the total projected population of Kalibo is 72,984. Its Population Density is 14.38.
These facts are elucidated by the figure on the right, showing that the urban center which is the barangay Poblacion and its adjoining barangays has registered the biggest population.
HEALTH
As a policy, the municipality of Kalibo has intensified its health programs and services in ensuring healthy community and sound environment. It has exerted great strides in easing the health problems of the people in the best way possible. Consequently, it has improved the health situation of the entire populace. (Please see table IV.A1). In Kalibo, health care delivery may be considered as adequate due to the presence of numerous public and private health facilities and services. There is one (1) public medical hospital, Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital and 3 Private Hospital St. Gabriel Hospital, St. Jude Hospital and Aklan Mission Hospital
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
a.Police Service
The multi-awarded Kalibo PNP is the lead agency in the maintenance of peace and order in the municipality. Located at the heart of Kalibo, occupying a 462 sq. m. pre-hispanic design building is a class “A” police station manned by Fifty Two (52) personnel, one (1) Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) and Forty Five (45) Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCOs), – Six (6) of which are policewomen. Three (3) male and (1) female PNP personnel were assigned on detail at Aviation Security Group, Kalibo Airport while one (1) personnel is with the Regional Intelligence Office 6 (RIO6).
For the year 2008, it has recorded a Total Crime Volume (TCV) of One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Nine (1689) incidents, in which One Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen (1213) were solved. Eight Hundred Ten (810) were Index Crimes in which Four Hundred Fifty Eight (458) were solved and Eight Hundred Seventy Nine (879) were Non-Index Crimes in which Seven Hundred Fifty Five (755) were solved. The Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) was registered at 71.82%.Although the current police to population ratio of 1:1,250 is much higher from the ideal ratio which is 1 police is to 500, Kalibo Police Station remained steadfast in its mandate of delivering an effective, efficient and dedicated police service to the Kalibonhons.
b.Fire Protection
Kalibo Fire Station is temporarily occupying the ground floor portion of a two-storey municipal building adjoining the municipal hall. It is ideally located at the corner of Aklan Veterans and Regalado Streets.
AGRICULTURAL CROPS
It has been recorded in the milestone of history that Agriculture plays a vital role in the life of a person in particular and the nation in general. It is the tillage of the ground and abundance of crops that include every branch of farm practice, upon which all the natural sciences have a bearing. Agriculture has been in the traditional sense, a food basket and a source of raw materials used in the processing industries and export market.
HOUSING
The passage of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) and the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 (RA 7279) gave mandate to the Local Government Unit to implement programs and projects in low cost housing and other mass dwellings specially for the underprivileged and homeless. However, due to the scarcity of the prevailing financial resources of the LGU, the private sector is encouraged to participate in housing provision pursuant to EO 90 and RA 7279 (Guidelines for the Formulation/Revision of Comprehensive Land Use Plan).
Kalibo is beset with the cry of homeless and underprivileged individuals who charge the municipality with the provision of shelter and basic services especially this year when Kalibo was rampaged by the super Typhoon Frank, Flashflood and mudflow, leaving thousands of people homeless, least food to eat and sources of livelihood were heavily affected. LGU Kalibo in its aspiration to provide the constituents especially the less fortunate ones a decent home to live by and to call it their own, has allocated in a phase-by-phase manner a considerable amount of money for the enhancement of the Socialized Housing Project of the Municipality.
The total occupied housing units of Kalibo has increased tremendously from 3,562 in 1960 to 3,939 in 1970, 5,510 in 1980, 6,707 in 1990, and 8,590 for the year 2000 or an increased of 58.53% over 40 year period. It has an average annual growth rate of 1.46%. This was due to the presence of growing economic activities and population. Table shows the occupied housing units from 1960 to 2000.
At present there are areas for socialized housing located at Tigayon, Kalibo, Aklan with an area of 4,648.00 sq.m., lot development is still on progress and the construction of 43 dwelling units as one of the emergency shelter assistance extended to the affected families whose houses were totally damaged by typhoon Frank, last June 21,2008 has already started. These beneficiaries were identified as poorest of the poor. The phase 1 of the project consists of 21 units and it is almost 85% accomplished. The phase 2 is for planting of monuments before the start of the construction of dwelling units.
LAND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Kalibo’s means of transportation in going to barangays and suburbs are supported by motor tricycles except for the two island barangays of Mobo and Bakhaw Norte, which uses small banca and motor boat.
Tourist buses are also available to local and foreign tourists in going to and from the island of Boracay like Boracay Island Star Express, 7l07 Island Tours, Soutwest Tours Inc., RM Boracay Tours, Vallacar Transit, Delmabel Panay Travel & Tour, , Westmin, A.T. Tours, Justin Tours, JMP Travel & Tour, 3J’s Tour,RJ Boracay Travel & Tours along with L300 vans of Paradise Tours and Jophil Tours service. Kalibo is also accessible by land to all the provinces of Panay Islands.
Bus companies, Vans and multi-cabs have established their terminals in Kalibo plying all over Aklan, Iloilo, Capiz, Antique, and Caticlan Roads. Bus companies plying the strong Republic Nautical Highway have also established terminals in Kalibo.
AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Kalibo like other capital towns has its own airport facilities. It is classified as one of the busiest airport in the country. With a land area of 717.34 hectares, its facilities include 2,187m. x 45m. runway, (20m/100m) 93m. Macadam stopway,80m. x 200m. concrete apron, 2.5 x 36 m.taxiway, 1950m. x. 100m., 9000 sq. m. vehicular parking area, 2600 sq. m. (76m. x 35m.) terminal building, 6,105 sq.m. 7-storeys New Control Tower, 9640 sq.m. New DVOKR Area and 18108 sq.m. system area runway 23.
Considering the strategic location of Kalibo from the rest of the region and as gateway to the world most famous Boracay Island, the Kalibo Airport is being upgraded into an all weather airport with modern landing facilities, terminals and air traffic control tower that would accommodate regional flights to/from the Asian countries of the world. Thus, delivering this Ati-atihan Town of Kalibo similar to that of a city.
It is presently being developed for further expansion and modernization, operates 365 days a year servicing travelers even during Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Black Saturday. Thereby establishing itself as a major gateway to all the provinces of Panay Island servicing tourists and other passengers during those holidays. It has an operational 298 khz. frequency.
The record-breaking tourist arrivals further increased the flight frequency of the country’s airline companies servicing Aklan. It has an approximate travel time of Forty-Five minutes to Manila. In addition, this airline companies mount special flights during the peak of tourist arrivals in Boracay and during the Ati-atihan Season. Alternative flights of Sea Air, Pacific Air, and Aero lift through the Caticlan Airport are also available./TE
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