Ibajay
Ibajay | |
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| Municipality of Ibajay | |
Ibajay Campo Verde Road | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Aklan with Ibajay highlighted | |
Interactive map of Ibajay | |
Ibajay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°49′16″N 122°09′42″E / 11.8211°N 122.1617°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 35 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jose Miguel M. Miraflores |
| • Vice Mayor | Nestor Francisco M. Inocencio |
| • Representative | Teodorico T. Haresco Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 34,003 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 158.90 km2 (61.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 913 m (2,995 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 53,399 |
| • Density | 336.05/km2 (870.38/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,595 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 18.99 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 259.3 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 688.4 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 201 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 175.5 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5613 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Aklanon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Ibajay, officially known as the Municipality of Ibajay (Aklanon: Banwa it Ibajay; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Ibajay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Ibajay), is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. During the creation of Aklan Province in 1956, Ibajay was its biggest municipality in terms of population. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 53,399 people.
In 2017, the town was recognized as the top performing municipality in the region for its strong work on nutrition programs.