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Malinao, Albay
Municipality in Albay, Philippines
Municipality in Albay, Philippines
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| image_caption | Spanish-era cemetery of Malinao | |
| image_flag | Flag_of_Malinao,_Albay.png | |
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| subdivision_name | Philippines | |
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| nickname | The Wonderland of Albay | |
| subdivision_type3 | District | |
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| established_title | Founded | |
| parts_type | Barangays | |
| parts_style | para | |
| p1 | (see Barangays) | |
| leader_title | Mayor | |
| leader_name | Sheryl C. Bilo | |
| leader_title1 | Vice Mayor | |
| leader_name1 | Abner E. Cargullo | |
| leader_title2 | Representative | |
| leader_name2 | Edcel C. Lagman | |
| leader_title3 | Municipal Council | |
| leader_name3 | {{PH Town Council | |
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| 2 | Norlito C. Cas | |
| 3 | Djoanna V. Luyun | |
| 4 | Reymond Mahinay | |
| 5 | Belen Cellona | |
| 6 | Irene M. Fajut | |
| 7 | Joel C. Ceriola | |
| 8 | Ernalyn Ceriola | |
| 9 | Victorino M. Aperin | |
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| population_blank1_title | Households | |
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| population_demonym | Malinaonon | |
| timezone | PST | |
| utc_offset | +8 | |
| postal_code_type | ZIP code 4512 | |
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| demographics_type2 | Service provider | |
| demographics2_title1 | Electricity | |
| demographics2_info1 | Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) | |
| demographics2_title2 | Water | |
| demographics2_title3 | Telecommunications | |
| demographics2_title4 | Cable TV | |
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| blank1_info_sec1 | Central Bikol | |
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| blank3_info_sec2 | Diocese of Legazpi | |
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Tagalog
Malinao, officially the Municipality of Malinao (; ), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of 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.
History
Malinao was founded in 1600.
Between 1600 and 1616, Malinao was then part of the Diocese of Cagsawa (now Daraga). It became an independent bisita or sitio attached to Sawangan (now Legazpi City) until 1619, when separate religious administration was exercised with Rev. Francisco de Santa Ana, OFM, as first pastor.
Local folklore speaks of a plant once rich in this town called "alinao." The prefix "ma", which denotes abundance of something in local language, was affixed by the natives in referring to the place abundant with Alinao, thus Ma-alinao and later corrupted to Malinao.
It was in 1916 when, according to legendary account, Malinao got its name. A siege by Moros on the town resulted in the abduction of seven women. Miraculously, the boat sank within the jurisdictional waters of Malinao and on that same spot in the sea across the island of natunawan because of the women's fervent prayer in canticles and "tarahades" or clear thoughts for the Blessed Virgin to sink the boat. From these "clear thoughts" of the seven women translated in Bikol language as "malinao na isip".
The name of Malinao was given to the municipality. It has since then the tradition among the residents, particularly the women, to sing the canticles or tarahades in times of crisis, calamities, or when they want to drive away epidemics and misfortunes.
Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 107.50 km2 constituting of the 2,575.77 km2 total area of Albay.
Malinao occupies a narrow stretch of plains hemmed in by Lagonoy Gulf in the east and Mount Malinao on the west. The area is dominated by the mountain ranges of Malinao, with a peak altitude of 1584 m above sea level. It is 30 km from Legazpi and 557 km southeast of Manila.
Barangays
Malinao is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Of these, 12 are upland barangays, 13 lowland barangays, and 4 are coastal barangays. Twenty-five barangays are rural areas and the remaining four are urban.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Malinao had a population of 49,570 people. The population density was {{sigfig|49,570/107.50|2}} PD/km2.
In 1995, The total population was 33,872, which increased by 2359 individuals or 6.94% for five (5) years in 2000. In the 2010 census, the population had reached 42,770.
Of these, less than ten (10) percent or 3,301 reside in the urban barangays of Bagumbayan, Pawa, Payahan, and Poblacion. The rest of the constituents meanwhile stay on the rural barangays: Awang, Bagatangki, Balading, Balza, Bariw, Baybay, Bulang, Burabod, Cabunturan, Comun, Diaro, Estancia, Jonop, Labnig, Libod, Malolos, matalipni, Ogob, Quinarabasahan, Santa Elena, Soa, Sugcad, Tagoytoy, Tanawan, and Tuliw. The densest areas are Estancia, Labnig, and Balading while Awang and Bagatangki are the least populated in the rural areas.
The majority of its population is engaged in agriculture and other agri-related enterprise.
Economy
Education
The Malinao Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.
Primary and elementary schools
- Awang Elementary School
- Bagatangki Elementary School
- Balading Elementary School
- Balza Elementary School
- Bariw Elementary School
- Baybay Elementary School
- Bulang Elementary School
- Burabod Elementary School
- Comun Elementary School
- Diaro Elementary School
- Estancia Elementary School
- Jonop Elementary School
- Labnig Elementary School
- Libod Elementary School
- Malinao Central School
- Malolos Elementary School
- Matalipni Elementary School
- Ogob Elementary School
- Quinarabasahan Elementary School
- Soa Elementary School
- Sta. Elena Elementary School
- Sugcad Elementary School
- Tagoytoy Elementary School
- Tanawan Elementary School
- Tuliw Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Estancia National High School
- Labnig National High School
- Malinao National High School
References
References
- {{DILG detail
- "Quality of life in Malinao".
- (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".
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