Altavas

Altavas, officially the Municipality of Altavas (Aklanon: Banwa it Altavas; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Altavas; Bayan ng Altavas), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,639 people.

Geography
Altavas is 41 km from the provincial capital of Kalibo and 45 km from Roxas City.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 109.05 km2 constituting NaN% of the 1,821.42 km2 total area of Aklan.

Barangays
Altavas is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Altavas had a population of 25,639. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Aklanon is the main dialect of Altavas while Hiligaynon is also spoken and understood by the residents. Capiznon, on the other hand, is also used due to its border with Capiz.

Elementary schools

 * Altavas Elementary School
 * Cabangila Elementary School
 * Cabugao Elementary School
 * Catmon Elementary School
 * Dalipdip Primary School
 * Dina-ut Primary School
 * Eahog Primary School
 * Echelon Development School
 * Ginictan Elementary School
 * Guisi Elementary School
 * Hongoton Primary School
 * Linayasan Elementary School
 * Lumaynay Elementary School
 * Lumaynay Elementary School (Sangay Annex)
 * Lupo Elementary School
 * Odiong Elementary School
 * Quinasayan Primary School
 * Sapa Primary School
 * Talon Elementary School
 * Tibiao Elementary School

Secondary schools

 * Altavas National School
 * Altavas National School (Lupo Extension)
 * Justicia Morales - Young Memorial National High School
 * Linayasan National High School

College

 * Altavas College