Malay, Aklan
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Malay /mɑːˈlaɪ/, officially the Municipality of Malay (Aklanon: Banwa it Malay; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Malay; Template:Langx), 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
Malay, as well as the rest of Aklan, was previously part of the province of Capiz. It was under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Buruanga itself ruling over the town of Ibajay which was the intermediary for Malay its' surroundings at Northwestern Panay island. The 1818 census shows that there were 1,268 native families and also a relatively decent number of 30 Spanish-Filipino families that also lived in Ibajay, Malay and also Boracay.[6]Template:Rp
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.[7] On April 25, 1956, Malay became part of the newly created province of Aklan, along with several other towns of Capiz.[8]
It was hit severely by typhoon Seniang on December 9–10, 2006, with much destruction and damage of homes and infrastructure.
Geography
Malay is located at Lua error: callParserFunction: function "#coordinates" was not found.. 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)PSGC unknownTemplate:EditAtWikidata Template:Preview warning constituting Script error: No such module "Percentage". of the 1,821.42-square-kilometer (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate
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Barangays
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There are 3 barangays (Balabag, Manoc-Manoc, and Yapak) of which situated within Boracay Island, while the rest are in mainland Malay.
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Demographics
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In the 2024 census, Malay had a population of 64,723 people.[14] The population density was 980 inhabitants per square kilometer (2,500/sq mi).
Languages
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
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.[15] 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
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.[16]
Sea
The Caticlan Jetty Port, one of the ports along the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, serves as a gateway to Boracay island, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, and Batangas City.
The Tabon Port is often used outside the dry season.
Ground Transportation
Malay uses the electrics Sikad in Boracay island.
Bus
Malay is also using the hop on hop off shuttle service in Boracay island.
Education
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.[17]
Primary and elementary schools
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- 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
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- Boracay National High School (Main)
- Boracay National High School (Manoc-Manoc Extension)
- Conperey Integrated Learning School
- Lamberto H. Tirol National High School
- Malay National High School
Healthcare
Malay is being served by 2 hospitals both of which are owned by the government.
- Don Ciriaco Tirol Memorial Hospital
- Malay Municipal Hospital
Media
FM Radio Stations
- 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
- Kalibo Cable TV Network
- Paradise Cable TV
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Buzeta, Manuel; Bravo, Felipe (1850). Diccionario Geográfico, Estadístico, Histórico, de las Islas Filipinas (in español). Madrid: Imp. de D. José C. de la Peña. Retrieved March 18, 2026 – via University of Santo Tomas Digital Library and Archives.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Padin, Mary Grace (November 20, 2016). "Caticlan Airport ready to handle bigger aircraft". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
External links
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