Editing Aklan (section)

==Demographics==
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The population of Aklan in the 2020 census was 615,475 people,{{PH census|current|06}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|615,475/1,821.42|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.

===Ethnic groups===
The main inhabitants of the province are the [[Aklanon people|Aklanon]], who are part of the [[Visayan people|Visayan]] ethnic group. Other inhabitants include the [[Negrito]], locally known as the [[Ati (tribe)|Ati]] and the Sulod, a lesser known tribal group living in the hinterlands of Panay. Other [[Visayan people|Visayans]] also present are the [[Hiligaynon people|Hiligaynon]], [[Karay-a people|Karay-a]], and [[Capiznon people|Capiznon]].

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{{bar pixel | [[Aklanon people|Aklanon]]     | #000040| 96.56| | {{number and percent | 434,869 | 450,353 | 2}} }}
{{bar pixel | [[Hiligaynon people|Hiligaynon]]     | #707094|  0.75| | {{number and percent |   3,375 | 450,353 | 2}} }}
{{bar pixel | [[Tagalog people|Tagalog]]     | #AFAFC3|  0.50| | {{number and percent |   2,271 | 450,353 | 2 | pad=yes}} }}
{{bar pixel | [[Kankanaey people|Kankanaey]] | #C3C3D2|  0.28| | {{number and percent |   1,281 | 450,353 | 2}} }}
{{bar pixel | [[Cebuano people|Cebuano]]     | #D2D2DE|  0.21| | {{number and percent |     939 | 450,353 | 2}} }}
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{{bar pixel | ''Others''                     | #404070|  1.07| | {{number and percent |   4,816 | 450,353 | 2}} }}
{{bar pixel | ''Not Reported''               | #9494AF|  0.62| | {{number and percent |   2,802 | 450,353 | 2}} }}
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Based on the 2000 census survey, [[Aklanon people|Aklanon]] accounted for {{percent and number|434,869|450,353|2}} of the provincial population of 450,353. Other ethnic groups in the province were the [[Hiligaynon people|Hiligaynon]] at {{percent and number|3,375|450,353|2}}, [[Tagalog people|Tagalog]] at {{percent and number|2,271|450,353|2}}, [[Kankanaey people|Kankanaey]] at {{percent and number|1,281|450,353|2}}, and [[Cebuano people|Cebuano]] at {{percent and number|939|450,353|2}}.<ref name="CensusGovPH-2000">{{cite web|title=Aklan: Population Growth Rate up to 2.05 Percent in 2000; Table 5. Household Population by Ethnicity and Sex: Aklan, 2000|url=http://census.gov.ph/content/aklan-population-growth-rate-205-percent-2000-results-2000-census-population-and-housing-nso|website=Philippine Statistics Authority|access-date=26 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421142905/http://census.gov.ph/content/aklan-population-growth-rate-205-percent-2000-results-2000-census-population-and-housing-nso|archive-date=21 April 2015|date=24 July 2002}}</ref>

[[File:Aeta family at Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines.jpg|thumb|An Ati family in front of [[Kalibo Cathedral]].]]

===Languages===
The most prominent dialects in Aklan are [[Aklanon languages|Akeanon]], [[Malaynon language|Malaynon]], and [[Buruanganon]]. Akeanon is spoken by a majority of the people, while Malaynon is spoken in [[Malay, Aklan|Malay]] and Buruanganon is spoken in [[Buruanga]]. [[Hiligaynon language|Hiligaynon]] is also widely spoken and understood in the province. Another dialect used is [[Ati language (Philippines)|Ati]], which is spoken by the tribe of the same name famous for the [[Ati-Atihan festival]]. [[Kinaray-a language|Kinaray-a]] is spoken in the western part of the province bordering [[Antique (province)|Antique]]. [[Capiznon]] is spoken in the eastern part of the province bordering [[Capiz]]. [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] and [[English language|English]] are used in administration and business as the national official languages.

===Religion===
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====Catholicism====
[[Roman Catholicism in the Philippines|Roman Catholicism]] is the dominant religion of the people and Christian festivals such as [[Christmas]] and [[Lent]] are regarded with high importance. Meanwhile, Christian icons such as the ''[[Santo Niño de Cebú|Santo Niño]]'' are regarded as cultural symbols of the people. [[Animism]], however, is still practised by the [[Ati (tribe)|Ati]]. The [[Aglipayan Church]] or the Iglesia Filipina Independiente is the second most predominant religion in the province.

====Others====
Other religions in the province include [[Members Church of God International|Members Church of God International (MCGI)]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 26, 2023 |title=A Joyous Celebration: Bro. Daniel Razon Visits Brethren in Capiz, Aklan, and Antique |url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=678843513606235 |access-date=May 8, 2024 |work=MCGI Cares}}</ref> [[Iglesia ni Cristo]], and [[Islam]].