Its summit is above sea level, it is covered by misty forest. In Kinaray-a, the name means high or lofty. The name of the mountain is also associated with the Kedatuan of Madja-as, a royal state confederation in Panay which existed from 1200 AD to 1569 AD. It is located in the town of Culasi in Antique Province. The legendary mountain of Madia-as has been part of Antiqueño's culture, history and literature. It has a total of 14 waterfalls and the source of three major rivers in Northern Antique Dalanas River, Tibiao River, Bacong River and neighboring province of Aklan the tributary of Aklan River the Madalag River and Dumalaylay River. One can see some of the biggest waterfalls like white strands in the slopes of the mountain. To the southeast face Mount Madia-as facing to the rival Mount Nangtud the second highest peak in Panay separated by Dalanas and Tigas River 14 kilometers from Mount Madjaas.