Ibajay

Ibajay
Municipality of Ibajay
Ibajay Campo Verde Road
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 / 11.8211; 122.1617
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAklan
District 2nd district
Barangays35 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJose Miguel M. Miraflores
 • Vice MayorNestor Francisco M. Inocencio
 • RepresentativeTeodorico T. Haresco Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Hazzi S. Ilinon
  • Joy Clarisse R. Briones
  • Rijan Ascano
  • Nino Aguirre
  • Mihrel S. Senatin
  • Rita S. Magbiray
  • Lowell S. Fernandez
 • Electorate34,003 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
 • Density336.05/km2 (870.38/sq mi)
 • Households
12,595
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
18.99
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 259.3 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 688.4 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 201 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 175.5 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5613
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)36
Native languagesAklanon
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.