List of renamed streets in Aklan

This is a partial list of streets or roads in Aklan, Philippines, that underwent a name change in the past.

Background

Although pre-Spanish folk history states that Aklan has been one of the original sakups in Panay Island, Aklan has been annexed as part of the province of Capiz since Spanish occupation of the Philippines. It was only in April 25, 1956 that Aklan seceded from the mother province of Capiz with Kalibo as capital.

Many place names in the Philippines were changed after the islands achieved full sovereignty in 1946, following nearly four centuries of colonial occupation. Motorways named after Spanish and American colonists were subsequently altered to those of Filipino nationalist leaders and figures. This practice continued with the adoption of Tagalog (via its standardised register, Filipino) as the country's official national language.

Recently, streets have been renamed more aggressively after deceased or incumbent politicians, influential businessmen, and their relatives, which Filipino historian Gregorio F. Zaide described as a product of "bigoted nationalism" and "jingoism" done by self-serving public officials without regard to their historical significance.

Capital Town of Kalibo

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See also

• List of renamed streets in Metro Manila
• List of eponymous streets in Metro Manila
• List of roads in Metro Manila