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 municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 52,973 people. [3]
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| Municipality of Malay | |
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 Map of Aklan with Malay highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 11°54′N 121°55′E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 2nd District |
| Founded | June 15, 1949 |
| 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. |
| • Electorate | 40,913 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.01 km2 (25.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 52,973 |
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,618 |
| Demonym(s) | Malaynon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 17.27% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱436,504,706.03 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5608 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Climate type | tropical climate |
| Native languages | Aklan Ati Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | foo |
It is the northernmost town in the island of Panay. The resort island of Boracay is part of the municipality.
History
The municipality of Malay was created in the province of Capiz 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.
Proposed 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]
Geography
Malay is located at 11°54′N 121°55′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) [2] 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[8] | |||||||||||||
Barangays
Malay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays,[9]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. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 [3] | 2010 [10] | |||||
| 060412001 | Argao | 2.3% | 1,213 | 1,078 | 2.27% | |
| 060412002 | Balabag | 23.2% | 12,296 | 11,076 | 2.01% | |
| 060412003 | Balusbus | 2.5% | 1,310 | 1,079 | 3.76% | |
| 060412004 | Cabulihan | 1.5% | 772 | 575 | 5.77% | |
| 060412005 | Caticlan | 15.1% | 7,996 | 6,593 | 3.74% | |
| 060412006 | Cogon | 1.2% | 647 | 544 | 3.36% | |
| 060412007 | Cubay Norte | 0.7% | 365 | 327 | 2.12% | |
| 060412008 | Cubay Sur | 2.7% | 1,423 | 1,153 | 4.09% | |
| 060412009 | Dumlog | 1.6% | 863 | 768 | 2.25% | |
| 060412010 | Manoc-Manoc | 28.0% | 14,810 | 12,526 | 3.24% | |
| 060412017 | Motag | 1.7% | 903 | 818 | 1.90% | |
| 060412011 | Naasog | 1.1% | 557 | 547 | 0.35% | |
| 060412012 | Nabaoy | 2.3% | 1,220 | 1,025 | 3.37% | |
| 060412013 | Napaan | 1.4% | 751 | 649 | 2.82% | |
| 060412014 | Poblacion | 2.5% | 1,304 | 1,255 | 0.73% | |
| 060412015 | Sambiray | 2.6% | 1,382 | 1,031 | 5.74% | |
| 060412016 | Yapak | 9.7% | 5,161 | 4,767 | 1.52% | |
| Total | 52,973 | 45,811 | 2.80% | |||
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% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [10] [11][12] | ||
In the 2015 census, Malay had a population of 52,973. [3] The population density was 800 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,100/sq mi).
Economy
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.[13] 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.[14] On November 18, 2016, flag carrier Philippine Airlines landed its first Airbus A320, which marked the opening of the extended runway.[15] 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
Health
Malay is being served by three hospitals, of which 1 is private, and 2 are owned by the government.
- Don Circiaco Tirol Memorial Hospital
- Malay Municipal Hospital
- Aklan Baptist Hospital
References
- Municipality of Malay | (DILG)
- "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- "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
- "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.
- 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.
- 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.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Malay, Aklan. |
- Malay Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- www.CaticlanAcademy.org
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