Malay, Aklan
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| Government | |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | Lone District of Aklan |
| Barangays | 17 |
| Income Class: | 4th class; partially urban |
| Founded | June 15, 1949 |
| Mayor | Ceciron C. Cawaling (independent) |
| Official Website | elgu.ncc.gov.ph |
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| Area | 67.31 km² |
| Population | 24,519 364.3/km² |
| Coordinates | 11° 54' N, 121° 55' E |
The Municipality of Malay is a fourth class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 24,519 people in 4,747 households.
The resort island Boracay is geographically part of the municipality although administratively independent of it (Boracay is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the provincial government of Aklan).
It was hit severely by the typhoon Seniang on 9-10 December 2006, with much destruction and damage of homes and infrastructure.
[edit] Barangays
Malay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.
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Godofredo P. Ramos Airport is located in Caticlan, and the jetty port there is one of the ports along the Strong Republic Nautical Highway and the gateway to Boracay island.
