Malay, Aklan

Malay
Boracay skyline
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 / 11.8997; 121.9094
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAklan
District 2nd district
Founded15 June 1949
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFrolibar S. Bautista
 • Vice MayorNiño Carlos F. Cawaling
 • RepresentativeTeodorico T. Haresco Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Natalie C. Paderes
  • Lloyd B. Maming
  • Junthir L. Flores
  • Dalidig Y. Sumndad
  • Jhonnel T. Casidsid
  • Alan C. Palma
  • Maria Victoria S. Aguirre
  • Dante C. Pagsuguiron
 • Electorate40,565 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
 • Density980.5/km2 (2,539/sq mi)
 • Households
15,232
DemonymMalaynon
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
16.39
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 701.4 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 1,411 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 664.8 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 690.3 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5608
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)36
Native languagesAklanon
Ati
Hiligaynon
Tagalog

Malay /mɑːˈl/, 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.