Malay, Aklan
Malay /mɑːˈlaɪ/, officially the Municipality of Malay (Aklanon: Banwa it Malay; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Malay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malay), is a 1st class cosmopolitan municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. It is the richest municipality in the province by revenue. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 60,077 people making it the second most populated town in Aklan. [3]
Malay | |
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| Municipality of Malay | |
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| Coordinates: 11°53′59″N 121°54′34″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 17 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Frolibar S. Bautista (Acting) |
| • Vice Mayor | Niño Carlos F. Cawaling (Acting) |
| • Representative | Teodorico T. Haresco Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 40,913 voters (2019) |
| 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 | |
| • Total | 60,077 |
| • Density | 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,618 |
| Demonym(s) | Malaynon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 13.39% (2018)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱465,171,174.01 (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱1,119,492,764.91 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱607,302,509.35 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱354,445,495.75 (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5608 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Aklan Ati Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | foo |
It is the northernmost town in the island of Panay and the youngest amongst all municipalities in Aklan province. The resort island of Boracay is part of the municipality.
History
The municipality of Malay was created on June 15, 1949, helped established by Claro Tumaob. From the barangay of Malay and surrounding barangays which were then part of Buruanga. The new municipality then included the following barangays: Malay (poblacion, seat of local government), Dumlog, Cabulihan, Balusbos, Nabaoy, Cubay Norte, Cubay Sur, Cogon, Argao, Sambiray, Caticlan, Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, Yapak, Motag, Napaan, and Naasog.[5] On April 25, 1956, Malay became a municipality of the newly created province of Aklan, along with several other towns of Capiz.[6]
It was hit severely by typhoon Seniang on 9–10 December 2006, with much destruction and damage of homes and infrastructure.
Cityhood
"Resolution no. 066, series of 2010" created an ad hoc Committee and Technical Working Group to conduct initial study and evaluation for the proposed cityhood of the Municipality of Malay, Aklan.[7]
The provincial board of Aklan province is pushing the cityhood of Malay which has the jurisdiction of the Boracay island.[8]
Geography
Malay is located at 11°53′59″N 121°54′34″E. It is 72 kilometres (45 mi) west of Kalibo, the provincial capital.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 66.01 square kilometres (25.49 sq mi) [9] constituting 3.62% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate
| Climate data for Malay | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
29 (85) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (76) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 102 (4.0) |
27 (1.1) |
30 (1.2) |
129 (5.1) |
120 (4.7) |
237 (9.3) |
189 (7.4) |
186 (7.3) |
126 (5.0) |
231 (9.1) |
162 (6.4) |
90 (3.5) |
1,629 (64.1) |
| Average rainy days | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 203 |
| Source: World Weather Online[10] | |||||||||||||
Barangays
Malay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays,[11]three (Balabag, Manoc-Manoc, and Yapak) of which are situated within Boracay Island, while the rest are in mainland Malay.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 [3] | 2010 [12] | |||||
| 060412001 | Argao | 2.0% | 1,213 | 1,078 | 1.19% | |
| 060412002 | Balabag | 20.5% | 12,296 | 11,076 | 1.05% | |
| 060412003 | Balusbus | 2.2% | 1,310 | 1,079 | 1.96% | |
| 060412004 | Cabulihan | 1.3% | 772 | 575 | 2.99% | |
| 060412005 | Caticlan | 13.3% | 7,996 | 6,593 | 1.95% | |
| 060412006 | Cogon | 1.1% | 647 | 544 | 1.75% | |
| 060412007 | Cubay Norte | 0.6% | 365 | 327 | 1.10% | |
| 060412008 | Cubay Sur | 2.4% | 1,423 | 1,153 | 2.12% | |
| 060412009 | Dumlog | 1.4% | 863 | 768 | 1.17% | |
| 060412010 | Manoc-Manoc | 24.7% | 14,810 | 12,526 | 1.69% | |
| 060412017 | Motag | 1.5% | 903 | 818 | 0.99% | |
| 060412011 | Naasog | 0.9% | 557 | 547 | 0.18% | |
| 060412012 | Nabaoy | 2.0% | 1,220 | 1,025 | 1.75% | |
| 060412013 | Napaan | 1.3% | 751 | 649 | 1.47% | |
| 060412014 | Poblacion | 2.2% | 1,304 | 1,255 | 0.38% | |
| 060412015 | Sambiray | 2.3% | 1,382 | 1,031 | 2.97% | |
| 060412016 | Yapak | 8.6% | 5,161 | 4,767 | 0.80% | |
| Total | 60,077 | 45,811 | 2.74% | |||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,816 | — |
| 1970 | 7,623 | +1.12% |
| 1975 | 8,770 | +2.85% |
| 1980 | 9,120 | +0.79% |
| 1990 | 14,378 | +4.66% |
| 1995 | 19,406 | +5.78% |
| 2000 | 24,519 | +5.14% |
| 2007 | 32,110 | +3.79% |
| 2010 | 45,811 | +13.81% |
| 2015 | 52,973 | +2.81% |
| 2020 | 60,077 | +2.51% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [12] [14][15] | ||
In the 2020 census, Malay had a population of 60,077. [3] The population density was 910 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,400/sq mi).
Economy
| Poverty Incidence of Malay | |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22] | |
Because of its robust tourism industry, the municipality is now considered as having the strongest economy in all the municipalities in the Region and the richest municipality of Aklan in terms of income and annual budget.[23] The tourism industry of Boracay became the catalyst of its economic growth that brought many investors to come and helped transform the municipality into a cosmopolitan area.
Banks
As of 2016, there are ten (10) banks in the municipality of Malay operated by six (6) commercial banking corporations.
Transportation
Air
Malay has one airport, officially named Godofredo P. Ramos Airport but more popularly known as Caticlan Airport. Only small aircraft were allowed to land on the 810 m (2,660 ft) runway. On January 1, 2014, it was reported that the San Miguel Corp. said it would complete the extension of Boracay Airport's runway by the end of the year. The runway would be extended from 950 meters to 2,100 meters.[24] On November 18, 2016, flag carrier Philippine Airlines landed its first Airbus A320, which marked the opening of the extended runway.[25] Cebu Pacific followed suit on November 22, 2016, landing its first A320 as flight 5J 899/900.
Sea
The Caticlan Jetty Port, one of the ports along the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, serves as a gateway to Boracay island, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, and Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro.
Education
- List of schools in Malay
Secondary
- Boracay National High School
- Boracay National High School Manoc-Manoc Extension
- Caticlan Academy Foundation, Inc
- Lamberto H. Tirol National High School
- Malay National High School
Healthcare
Malay is being served by three hospitals, of which 1 is private, and 2 are owned by the government.
- Don Ciriaco Tirol Memorial Hospital
- Malay Municipal Hospital
- Aklan Baptist Hospital
References
- Municipality of Malay | (DILG)
- "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Republic Act No. 381; an Act Creating the Municipality of Malay in the Province of Capiz". PhilippineLaw.info. 15 June 1949. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- "Republic Act No. 1414 - An Act To Create the Province of Aklan". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 25 April 1956. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- Approved SB, DTD. 11-30-10
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- "Malay, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- "Municipal: Malay, Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- "Poverty Incidence, 2000" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- "Poverty Incidence, 2003" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- "Poverty Incidence, 2006" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- "Poverty Incidence, 2012" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- "Poverty Incidence, 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- Bandiol, Odon S. "Aklan SP reviews Malay P310-M 2013 budget". Panay News. Archived from the original on 10 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- "Caticlan runway set for upgrade". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Jan 1, 2014. Retrieved Jan 2, 2014.
- "Philippine Airlines landed its first ever A320 in the new Boracay Caticlan Airport". Mark Joseph Diamzon. Nov 18, 2016. Retrieved Nov 19, 2016.
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