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Welcome to Lezo, Aklan – The Pottery Capital of Aklan

Lezo is built along the fertile plains of the Aklan River, and is by area and by population the smallest municipality in Aklan; however, we share a rich heritage, skilled craftsmanship, and the warm spirit of community cooperation. Here, faith in St. Isidore the Farmer and devotion to the Señor Sto. Niño de Lezo guides our daily lives, and generations of artisans create beautiful pottery out of our famous red clay.

Featuring a tranquil rural existence, festivals galore, productive fields, and a close-knit family environment. This profile is our story — of history and geography, governance, economy, tourism, and services. Whether you are a citizen, a visitor, or a friend from afar, we hope you find that giving you a taste of Lezo is important. Visit, learn, and feel like you are at home. Viva St. Isidore the Farmer! Viva kay Señor Sto. Niño!

Quick Facts

Location and Geography.

Strategically situated in the western part of the Province of Aklan, Lezo lies within a mere 7.5 km west of Kalibo (the provincial capital). Lezo is bordered by Numancia to the north, Makato to the west, Malinao to the south, and Kalibo/Banga to the east. Landlocked though it may be, it’s within a network of politically central and geographically integrated municipalities that is central to the cultural and financial viability of northwest Aklan.

It is 23.40 km² (2,340 ha); rolling plains and low hills give Lezo its landform area. The town has a mean altitude of in the order of 20 meters above sea level, and this has had an impact on farming and settlement. The Aklan River, flowing between the town limits, serves to supply clay in the shape of pottery, water for irrigation, and life in Lezo that its residents are used to for generations.

The climate is Type III Monsoon, moist June to November, and dry December to May. The river and fertile ground undergird fruitful farming conditions. In the Low Country, if a typhoon strikes, one of the areas is inundated to some degree.

People and Community.

As of the 2024 Census, Lezo has 16,200 inhabitants— the smallest municipality in Aklan, both with regard to land area and population. As tiny as the place is, it is a tight-knit community. Generations line up; they are a bit closer to tradition, faith, and traditional customs. Barangays nearby are more peaceful, rural spaces where farming and artisanal labor fill the airscape of daily life.

Most residents are native Aklanon speakers, and Roman Catholicism accounts for the majority of their daily, community, and personal lives.

Education is crucial; the focus is on schools; children usually go to local schools with 9 public and 1 private elementary and integrated, 3 public and 1 private secondary, but most of them go to school in Kalibo for further studies.

Governance and Leadership.

After the 2025 local elections, Hon. Meekia F. Icasas was elected as the Municipal Mayor for the 2025–2028 term with Hon. Mary Lenette R. Fernandez as Vice Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Members Hon. Mary Lucy R. Dela Cruz, Hon. George R. Villarubia, Hon. Peter Cyril F. Besana, Hon. Ulysses R. Irabon, Hon. Rafael M. Silverio, Hon. Josephine C. Buenaflor, Hon. Rodulfo M. Taran, and Hon. Ermeda L. Morales. Supporting them at the twelve barangays are the barangay councils headed by ABC President Albane D. Nepomuceno and Sangguniang Kabataan officials headed by SK Municipal Federation Glenn Paulo R. Reyes.

Lezo leadership prioritizes transparency, accountability, public service, democracy, and community involvement. At the community level, project budgets, public announcements, and budget forecasts are transparently released to citizens so that people can rely on the community and government to come alongside them and give support and social welfare.

Economy and Livelihood.

Lezo’s business community is based on pottery and farming. Rice paddies, coconut groves, and vegetable farms flourish on fertile soils; the Aklan River has clay that has fed pottery for millennia. In utilitarian ceramics, artisans construct and hand-make from a traditional bayangan (potter’s wheel). Such products are sold locally and even beyond, which preserves Lezo’s identity while enabling livelihoods.

Small income generation through agriculture and aquaculture through river water sources is provided through handcrafted artisanal work, along with agriculture. Once a week, the farmers, fishers, and craftsmen in Poblacion sell fruit and produce, fish, and other handicrafts in local markets for a week.

Opportunities are growing for eco-cultural tourism, pottery workshops for tourists, and agri-processing to increase food production locally, with the added value of maintaining cultural heritage.

Culture, Faith and Tourism.

Lezo’s cultural life is grounded in faith and craft. Central to the town is the St. Isidore the Farmer Parish Church, which is both a place for religious observance and a meeting of the community. The village hosts pottery workshops, from where visitors can watch craftsmen or even shape clay themselves. These give a sense of the town’s great history.

In the Bayangan Festival, parades, dance, and communal meals, along with town fiestas to honor St. Isidore and Señor Santo Niño, mark each year. Meals such as chicken binakol, inubaran, and grilled inasal — flavors that pair well with the artistry of the town — are so great that guests often go home and remember the experience.

Infrastructure and Services.

Lezo’s infrastructure supports everyday life and growth. Roads that are well serviced and well-kept connect barangays year-round to Kalibo and neighboring towns, such as roads and bridges, and affordable public transport (tricycles, jeepneys, multicabs) make the public’s accessibility to residents’ buildings easy for all.

Almost every household has electricity access, and there is reliable telecom and internet access via mobile networks and fiber optic lines. Water systems incorporate communal faucets, deep wells, and fledgling piping networks, and work is underway to maintain supplies to customers. Market, medical, sports courts, and schools form the core services of public facilities.

The Lezo Primary Care Facility (Lezo RHU & Birthing Clinic) and barangay health stations also provide vaccination, maternal care, and basic medical care for the people’s health.

Looking Ahead.

Lezo’s future lies between tradition and progress. The town must save its natural treasures, master artisan crafts, and create sustainable and viable methods to keep its roots alive.

Instead of simply recalling history of the past, history is lived here every day, and that is one reason a small town like Lezo has a specific cultural pulse — it is still alive.

Contact Us & Feedback

The Municipal Government of Lezo is always here to listen and serve. Whether you have questions, need assistance, or want to share ideas for making our town even better, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re a small community, and every voice matters.

• Municipal Hall Address: Municipality of Lezo, San Isidro St., Poblacion, Lezo, Aklan 5605 Philippines
• Phone: +63 36 274-7049
• Email: lezogov@gmail.com
• Website: lezo.gov.ph
• Official Facebook: @lezolgu