Malinao, Albay
Malinao | |
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| Municipality of Malinao | |
Spanish-era cemetery of Malinao | |
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Flag | |
| Nickname: The Wonderland of Albay | |
Map of Albay with Malinao highlighted | |
Interactive map of Malinao | |
Malinao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°24′N 123°42′E / 13.4°N 123.7°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Albay |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 29 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Sheryl C. Bilo |
| • Vice Mayor | Abner E. Cargullo |
| • Representative | Edcel C. Lagman |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 34,775 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 107.50 km2 (41.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 49,570 |
| • Density | 461.1/km2 (1,194/sq mi) |
| • Households | 10,928 |
| Demonym | Malinaonon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 28.28 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 221.3 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 297.5 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 174.2 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 33.84 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code 4512 | 4514 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)52 |
| Native languages | Central Bikol Tagalog |
| Catholic diocese | Diocese of Legazpi |
| Website | www |
Malinao, officially the Municipality of Malinao (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Malinao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malinao), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 49,570 people.
It is a scenic town in the province, known for its rich culture and natural beauty. Surrounded by green landscapes, it is home to skilled artisans known for weaving and pottery. These crafts serve as both livelihood and heritage, reflected in the town’s lively markets and artisan workshops.