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Malinao, Aklan

Malinao, Aklan

Malinao, officially the Municipality of Malinao (Aklanon: Banwa it Malinao; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Malinao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malinao), is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,971 people.

It is known for its traditional nigo, a type of winnowing basket widely used in rice farming. Locals use it to dry grains in the sun and to sort rice from the chaff.