Geography: Aklan Province Islands Philippines
Aklan encompasses the northwestern portion of Panay Island and the
entirety of nearby Boracay Island both situated within the Visayas
Island, group. Cadastrally located from north to south between 12°
00´N and 11° 19´S and from west to east between
121° 50´W and 122° 35 35´E. Aklan is bordered
by the Sulu Sea on the northwest, the Sibuyan Sea on the northeast
and the east, by the province of Antique on the west, and by the
province of Capiz on the south. The northernmost limit of Aklan
is Lapuz point on Boracay Island (Malay), while the southernmost
limit is the point in the municipality of Libacao where the borders
of Aklan, Antique Capiz meet. The easternmost part of Aklan is the
eastern shoreline of Mambuquiao Bay in the municipality of Batan,
the westernmost location is Pucio Point (Buruanga)
Aklan has an estimated land area of 181,789 hectares. This is the
official estimate of the National Census and Statistic Office and
the Bureau of Forest Development. However, the figure remains only
an estimate because the provincial and municipal boundaries are
in dispute, and because the province has not been entirely cadastrally
surveyed.
Aklan is composed of 17 municipalities, namely, (geographically
listed from West to East) Buruanga, Malay, Nabas, Ibajay, Tangalan,
Makato, Numancia, Lezo, Malinao, Madalag, Kalibo, Banga, Balete,
Libacao, New Washington, Altavas and Batan. The largest in land
area being Libacao and the smallest, Lezo. Each municipality maintains
a municipal government whose seat is the barrio designated Poblacion,
and which carries the same name as the entire municipality. Within
the province are 327 barrios, the largest number being located in
Ibajay, the smallest number being located in Balete.
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Northern Philippine Cuisine
For festive occasions, people band together and prepare more sophisticated dishes. Tables are often laden with expensive and labor-intensive treats requiring hours of preparation. In Filipino celebrations, lechón (also spelled litson) serves as the centerpiece of the dinner table. It is usually a whole roasted pig, but suckling pigs (lechonillo, or lechon de leche) or cattle calves (lechong baka) can also be prepared in place of the popular adult pig.
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