Malay, Aklan
Malay | |
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Boracay skyline | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Aklan with Malay highlighted | |
Interactive map of Malay | |
Malay Location within the Philippines | |
| 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) | |
• 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 |
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.
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.