Practices of the People:

Fishing
In the fisheries sector we have on-going freshwater fisheries development programs,  and the integrated coastal zone management program.
Farming

Together with tourism,  agriculture is one of our twin development thrusts.  Understandably so,  because 9% or 16,835 hectares of our province’s land area of 181,789 hectares is devoted to rice farming.  40,165 Aklanons are involved in rice production.

With its coastline location and vast rice fields, the chief industries in New Washington are fishing and rice farming.

Through the years, the town has proven to be a promising spot for tourism what with edifices that have either historical or spiritual significance and locations that can be categorized as havens for leisure and relaxation. Examples include the NHI-recognized commemorative monument of Jaime Cardinal Sin and the Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Poblacion, the Pink Sisters' Convent in Polo, the Sunrise/Sunset Viewing at Tambak Seawall and the Sampaguita Gardens Resort.