Malay, Aklan

Malay /mɑːˈlaɪ/, officially the Municipality of Malay (Aklanon: Banwa it Malay; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Malay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malay), is a 1st class cosmopolitan municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. It is the richest municipality in the province in terms of revenue. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 60,077 people making it the second most populated town in Aklan.[3]

Malay
Municipality
Municipality of Malay
Beautiful Sunset in Boracay Island
Beautiful Sunset in Boracay Island
Flag of Malay
Flag
Official seal of Malay
Seal
Map of Aklan with Malay highlighted
Map of Aklan with Malay highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Malay is located in Philippines
Malay
Malay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°53′59″N 121°54′34″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAklan
District 2nd district
Founded15 June 1949
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFrolibar S. Bautista
 • Vice MayorNiño Carlos F. Cawaling
 • RepresentativeTeodorico T. Haresco Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate42,135 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total66.01 km2 (25.49 sq mi)
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Highest elevation
884 m (2,900 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total60,077
 • Density910/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
 • Households
15,232
DemonymMalaynon
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
13.39
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 465.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 1,119 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 607.3 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 354.4 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5608
PSGC
060412000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesAklan
Ati
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitefoo.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/malay-aklan/

It is the northernmost town in the island of Panay and the youngest amongst all municipalities in Aklan province. The resort island of Boracay is part of the municipality.

History

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.[5] On April 25, 1956, Malay became part of the newly-created province of Aklan, along with several other towns of Capiz.[6]

It was hit severely by typhoon Seniang on December 9–10, 2006, with much destruction and damage of homes and infrastructure.

Cityhood
Main article: Cities of the Philippines

In 2010, a resolution was created an ad hoc committee and technical working group to conduct initial study and evaluation for the proposed cityhood of the municipality of Malay, Aklan.[7]

In 2021, the Aklan Provincial Board passed a resolution urging legislative action to change the local government classification of Malay from first-class municipality to chartered city.[8]

On November 28, 2022, House Bill No. 6401 was filed by Rep Teodorico Haresco Jr which seeks accomplish this.[9]

Geography

Malay is located at 11°53′59″N 121°54′34″E. It is 72 kilometres (45 mi) west of Kalibo, the provincial capital.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 66.01 square kilometres (25.49 sq mi) [10] constituting 3.62% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.

Climate
Climate data for Malay
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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[11]

Barangays

Malay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays,[12] three (Balabag, Manoc-Manoc, and Yapak) of which are situated within Boracay Island, while the rest are in mainland Malay.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[13]
060412001 Argao 2.0% 1,213 1,078 ▴ 1.19%
060412002 Balabag 20.5% 12,296 11,076 ▴ 1.05%
060412003 Balusbus 2.2% 1,310 1,079 ▴ 1.96%
060412004 Cabulihan 1.3% 772 575 ▴ 2.99%
060412005 Caticlan 13.3% 7,996 6,593 ▴ 1.95%
060412006 Cogon 1.1% 647 544 ▴ 1.75%
060412007 Cubay Norte 0.6% 365 327 ▴ 1.11%
060412008 Cubay Sur 2.4% 1,423 1,153 ▴ 2.13%
060412009 Dumlog 1.4% 863 768 ▴ 1.17%
060412010 Manoc-Manoc 24.7% 14,810 12,526 ▴ 1.69%
060412017 Motag 1.5% 903 818 ▴ 0.99%
060412011 Naasog 0.9% 557 547 ▴ 0.18%
060412012 Nabaoy 2.0% 1,220 1,025 ▴ 1.76%
060412013 Napaan 1.3% 751 649 ▴ 1.47%
060412014 Poblacion 2.2% 1,304 1,255 ▴ 0.38%
060412015 Sambiray 2.3% 1,382 1,031 ▴ 2.97%
060412016 Yapak 8.6% 5,161 4,767 ▴ 0.80%
Total 60,077 45,811 ▴ 2.75%

Demographics
Population census of Malay
YearPop.±% 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+2.51%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][13][15][16]

In the 2020 census, Malay had a population of 60,077.[3] The population density was 910 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,400/sq mi).

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Malay
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18]
[19][20][21][22][23]

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.[24] 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.

Banks

As of 2016, there are ten (10) banks in the municipality of Malay operated by six (6) commercial banking corporations.

Transportation

Air
Main article: Godofredo P. Ramos Airport

Malay has one airport, officially named Godofredo P. Ramos Airport but more popularly known as Caticlan Airport. Only small aircraft were allowed to land on the 950-metre (3,120 ft) runway. The runway was extended to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) in 2016, allowing bigger aircraft like the Airbus A320 to land at the airport.[25]

Sea
Caticlan Jetty Port

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.

Education
List of schools in Malay

Secondary

  • Boracay National High School
  • Boracay National High School Manoc-Manoc Extension
  • Caticlan Academy Foundation, Inc
  • Lamberto H. Tirol National High School
  • Malay National High School

Healthcare

Malay is being served by three hospitals, of which 1 is private, and 2 are owned by the government.

  • Don Ciriaco Tirol Memorial Hospital
  • Malay Municipal Hospital
  • Aklan Baptist Hospital

References
  1.  Municipality of Malay | (DILG)
  2. "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.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. Republic Act No. 381 (June 15, 1949). An Act Creating the Municipality of Malay in the Province of Capiz. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  6. Republic Act No. 1414 (April 25, 1956). An Act To Create the Province of Aklan. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  7. Approved SB, DTD. 11-30-10
  8. Burgos, Nestor Jr. (February 15, 2021). "Aklan town aspires to become city". Inquirer.NET. Retrieved December 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Zabal, Boy Ryan (February 10, 2023). "Malay City gets nod from Aklan SP". Panay News. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
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  11. "Malay, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  12. "Municipal: Malay, Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  13. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
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  15. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  16. "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
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  23. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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  25. Padin, Mary Grace (November 20, 2016). "Caticlan Airport ready to handle bigger aircraft". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
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