Malay, Aklan
Malay | |
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| Coordinates: 11°53′59″N 121°54′34″E / 11.8997°N 121.9094°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 15 June 1949 |
| Barangays | 17 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Frolibar S. Bautista |
| • Vice Mayor | Niño Carlos F. Cawaling |
| • Representative | Teodorico T. Haresco Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 40,565 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 66.01 km2 (25.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 884 m (2,900 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 64,723 |
| • Density | 980.5/km2 (2,539/sq mi) |
| • Households | 15,232 |
| Demonym | Malaynon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 16.39 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 701.4 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,411 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 664.8 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 690.3 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5608 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Aklanon Ati Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | foo |
Malay /mɑːˈlaɪ/, officially the Municipality of Malay (Aklanon: Banwa it Malay; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Malay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malay), is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 64,723 people.[5]
The municipality is notable for encompassing Boracay island, a major resort destination in the Philippines. The town is the richest municipality in terms of revenue and considered the youngest amongst all municipalities in Aklan province. It is also the northernmost town on the island of Panay.
History
[edit]The municipality of Malay was created on June 15, 1949, through Republic Act No. 381 and the help of Claro Tumaob, out of various portions of the municipality of Buruanga, then part of Capiz. It included the following barangays: Malay (poblacion, seat of local government), Dumlog, Cabulihan, Balusbos, Nabaoy, Cubay Norte, Cubay Sur, Cogon, Argao, Sambiray, Caticlan, Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, Yapak, Motag, Napaan, and Naasog.[6] On April 25, 1956, Malay became part of the newly created province of Aklan, along with several other towns of Capiz.[7]
It was hit severely by typhoon Seniang on December 9–10, 2006, with much destruction and damage of homes and infrastructure.
Geography
[edit]Malay is located at 11°53′59″N 121°54′34″E / 11.8997°N 121.9094°E. It is 72 kilometers (45 mi) west of the provincial capital Kalibo, 230 kilometers (140 mi) from Iloilo City, 158 kilometres (98 mi) from Roxas City, and 168 kilometers (104 mi) from San Jose de Buenavista.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 66.01 square kilometers (25.49 sq mi) [8] constituting 3.62% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometer (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate
[edit]| Climate data for Malay | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (76) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 102 (4.0) |
27 (1.1) |
30 (1.2) |
129 (5.1) |
120 (4.7) |
237 (9.3) |
189 (7.4) |
186 (7.3) |
126 (5.0) |
231 (9.1) |
162 (6.4) |
90 (3.5) |
1,629 (64.1) |
| Average rainy days | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 203 |
| Source: World Weather Online[9] | |||||||||||||
Barangays
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Malay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.[10] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
There are 3 barangays (Balabag, Manoc-Manoc, and Yapak) of which situated within Boracay Island, while the rest are in mainland Malay.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[11] | 2010[12] | |||||
| 060412001 | Argao | 1.9% | 1,213 | 1,078 | 0.86% | |
| 060412002 | Balabag | 19.0% | 12,296 | 11,076 | 0.76% | |
| 060412003 | Balusbus | 2.0% | 1,310 | 1,079 | 1.42% | |
| 060412004 | Cabulihan | 1.2% | 772 | 575 | 2.17% | |
| 060412005 | Caticlan | 12.4% | 7,996 | 6,593 | 1.42% | |
| 060412006 | Cogon | 1.0% | 647 | 544 | 1.27% | |
| 060412007 | Cubay Norte | 0.6% | 365 | 327 | 0.80% | |
| 060412008 | Cubay Sur | 2.2% | 1,423 | 1,153 | 1.55% | |
| 060412009 | Dumlog | 1.3% | 863 | 768 | 0.85% | |
| 060412010 | Manocmanoc | 22.9% | 14,810 | 12,526 | 1.23% | |
| 060412017 | Motag | 1.4% | 903 | 818 | 0.72% | |
| 060412011 | Naasog | 0.9% | 557 | 547 | 0.13% | |
| 060412012 | Nabaoy | 1.9% | 1,220 | 1,025 | 1.28% | |
| 060412013 | Napaan | 1.2% | 751 | 649 | 1.07% | |
| 060412014 | Poblacion | 2.0% | 1,304 | 1,255 | 0.28% | |
| 060412015 | Sambiray | 2.1% | 1,382 | 1,031 | 2.16% | |
| 060412016 | Yapak | 8.0% | 5,161 | 4,767 | 0.58% | |
| Total | 64,723 | 45,811 | 2.55% | |||
Demographics
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,816 | — |
| 1970 | 7,623 | +1.12% |
| 1975 | 8,770 | +2.85% |
| 1980 | 9,120 | +0.79% |
| 1990 | 14,378 | +4.66% |
| 1995 | 19,406 | +5.78% |
| 2000 | 24,519 | +5.14% |
| 2007 | 32,110 | +3.79% |
| 2010 | 45,811 | +13.81% |
| 2015 | 52,973 | +2.81% |
| 2020 | 60,077 | +2.68% |
| 2024 | 64,723 | +1.80% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][12][15][16] | ||
In the 2024 census, Malay had a population of 64,723 people.[17] The population density was 980 inhabitants per square kilometer (2,500/sq mi).
Languages
[edit]Aklanon language Malaynon is the predominant language of Malay. Kinaray-a is also used due to Malay’s proximity to Antique. Hiligaynon is also widely spoken and understood in the municipality. Tagalog and English are also used particularly in Caticlan and Boracay to communicate with local and foreign tourists alike.
Economy
[edit]Poverty incidence of Malay
32.27
40.21
27.60
24.75
12.10
17.27
13.39
16.39
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]
Because of its robust tourism industry, the municipality is now considered as having the strongest economy in all the municipalities in the region and the richest municipality of Aklan in terms of income and annual budget.[26] The tourism industry of Boracay became the catalyst of its economic growth that brought many investors to come and helped transform the municipality into a cosmopolitan area.
Transportation
[edit]Air
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Malay has one airport, officially named Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, but more popularly known as Caticlan Airport or Boracay Airport. The airport's area is also extended to the adjacent town of Nabas. Only small aircraft were allowed to land on the 950-meter (3,120 ft) runway. The runway was extended to 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) in 2016, allowing bigger aircraft like the Airbus A320 to land at the airport.[27]
Sea
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The Caticlan Jetty Port, one of the ports along the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, serves as a gateway to Boracay island, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, and Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro.
The Tabon Port is often used outside the dry season.
Ground Transportation
[edit]Malay uses the electrics Sikad in Boracay island.
Bus
[edit]Malay is also using the hop on hop off shuttle service in Boracay island.
Education
[edit]The Malay Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[28]
Primary and elementary schools
[edit]- Agape Boracay Academy
- Argao Elementary School
- Balabag Elementary School
- Beth Shalom Academy
- Boracay Ati-Multipurpose Cooperative-Tubuanan Ati Learning Center
- Boracay Baptist Learning Center
- Boracay European International School
- Boracay Island Global Academy
- Boracay Island Integrated Academy
- Boracay Precious Jewel Academy
- Carla Ati Learning Center
- Caticlan Elementary School
- Cubay Elementary School
- First Love Jubilee Academy
- Goshen School of Technology and Humanities
- Kabulihan-Dumlog Primary School
- Malay Agape Sunbeam Academy
- Malay Elementary School
- Malay Mustard Seed Christian Academy
- Manocmanoc Elementary School
- Mission of Love Integrated School
- Mountain of God Academy
- Naasog Elementary School
- Nabaoy Elementary School
- Napa-an Primary School
- River of Knowledge Foundation Academy
- Sambiray Primary School
- Yapak Elementary School
Secondary schools
[edit]- Boracay National High School (Main)
- Boracay National High School (Manoc-Manoc Extention)
- Conperey Integrated Learning School
- Lamberto H. Tirol National High School
- Malay National High School
Healthcare
[edit]Malay is being served by 2 hospitals both of which are owned by the government.
- Don Ciriaco Tirol Memorial Hospital
- Malay Municipal Hospital
Media
[edit]FM Radio Stations
[edit]- Radyo Todo Aklan 88.5 (Philippine Broadcasting Service/Todo Media, Inc.)
- 89.7 DYIE FM (Far East Broadcasting Company)
- 91.1 Yes the Best (Manila Broadcasting Company/Philippine Broadcasting Corporation)
- 93.5 Easy Rock (Manila Broadcasting Company/Cebu Broadcasting Company)
- 94.9 Brigada News FM (Brigada Mass Media Corporation)
- 97.3 Boracay Beach Radio (Interactive Broadcast Media)
- 98.1 iFM (Radio Mindanao Network)
- 106.1 FM2 Boracay (Philippine Broadcasting Service/One Media Boracay)
Cable Television
[edit]- Kalibo Cable TV Network
- Paradise Cable TV
References
[edit]- ^ Municipality of Malay | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". psa.gov.ph. July 17, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Republic Act No. 381 (June 15, 1949), An Act Creating the Municipality of Malay in the Province of Capiz, retrieved August 14, 2022[permanent dead link]
- ^ Republic Act No. 1414 (April 25, 1956), An Act To Create the Province of Aklan, retrieved August 14, 2022
- ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Malay, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
- ^ "Municipal: Malay, Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Poverty Incidence, 2000" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "Poverty Incidence, 2003" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "Poverty Incidence, 2006" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "Poverty Incidence, 2012" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Poverty Incidence, 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Bandiol, Odon S. "Aklan SP reviews Malay P310-M 2013 budget". Panay News. Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ^ Padin, Mary Grace (November 20, 2016). "Caticlan Airport ready to handle bigger aircraft". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
External links
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