The actual inauguration for the separation of Lezo from Numancia was deferred to January 1, 1945. On this date both Lezo and Numancia became separate municipalities. In the , had a population of . The population density was . Numancia's tourist attractions include beach resort situated along coastline barangays like the Doña Crispina Beach Resort and Hotel and other existing Beach resorts in Barangay Navitas and in Barangay Camanci Norte and Nadal Castle in Laguinbanua West (Nadal Castle is already closed; Allegedly due to bankruptcy). Numancia is home to the lone seminary in Aklan. By reason of its proximity to Kalibo, only few schools were established in the town. The following are the major schools of the municipality: