Buldon, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 9615 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 429.40 km2 (165.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,684 |
| Density (2020) | 92 / km2 (239 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 31' North, 124° 22' East (7.5093, 124.3714) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 396.7 meters (1,301.1 feet) |
Buldon is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 429.40 square kilometers or 165.79 square miles which constitutes 4.31% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,684. This represented 2.96% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.90% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 92 inhabitants per square kilometer or 239 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Buldon has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampuan | 3.09% | 1,228 | 1,099 | 11.74% | 2.36% |
| Aratuc | 3.17% | 1,258 | 1,079 | 16.59% | 3.28% |
| Cabayuan | 6.44% | 2,557 | 2,314 | 10.50% | 2.12% |
| Calaan | 12.62% | 5,009 | 3,998 | 25.29% | 4.86% |
| Dinganen | 11.46% | 4,546 | 3,966 | 14.62% | 2.91% |
| Edcor | 7.27% | 2,885 | 2,555 | 12.92% | 2.59% |
| Karim | 9.61% | 3,813 | 3,803 | 0.26% | 0.06% |
| Kulimpang | 6.07% | 2,410 | 2,277 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| Mataya | 8.29% | 3,291 | 2,925 | 12.51% | 2.51% |
| Minabay | 5.99% | 2,379 | 2,134 | 11.48% | 2.31% |
| Nuyo | 7.43% | 2,947 | 2,279 | 29.31% | 5.56% |
| Oring | 5.29% | 2,098 | 1,819 | 15.34% | 3.05% |
| Pantawan | 4.60% | 1,826 | 1,782 | 2.47% | 0.51% |
| Piers | 3.59% | 1,425 | 1,278 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Rumidas | 5.07% | 2,012 | 1,974 | 1.93% | 0.40% |
| Buldon Total | 39,684 | 35,282 | 12.48% | 2.51% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Buldon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱120,610,006.61.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70,587,723.97 | – |
| 2010 | 75,044,393.44 | 6.31% |
| 2011 | 81,375,191.40 | 8.44% |
| 2012 | 79,067,754.70 | -2.84% |
| 2013 | 84,151,597.17 | 6.43% |
| 2014 | 95,923,248.08 | 13.99% |
| 2015 | 109,416,649.20 | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 120,610,006.61 | 10.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Buldon in the 2015 Census was 35,195 broken down into 5,542 households or an average of 6.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,730 | 3,793 | 5.99 | |
| 24,209 | 4,652 | 5.20 | |
| 26,902 | 4,802 | 5.60 | |
| 36,937 | 6,173 | 5.98 | |
| 33,729 | 5,354 | 6.30 | |
| 35,195 | 5,542 | 6.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buldon is 5 to 9, with 5,695 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 58 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,096 | 3.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,293 | 15.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,695 | 16.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,618 | 13.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,448 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,792 | 7.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,566 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,226 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,047 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,758 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,441 | 4.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 866 | 2.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 576 | 1.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 350 | 0.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 232 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 139 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 81 | 0.23% |
| 80 and over | 58 | 0.16% |
| Total | 35,282 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buldon grew from 686 in 1918 to 39,684 in 2020, an increase of 38,998 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.51%, or an increase of 4,402 people, from the previous population of 35,282 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 686 | – | |
| 2,693 | 7.08% | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 18,549 | – | |
| 16,383 | -2.46% | |
| 12,350 | -5.49% | |
| 22,730 | 6.29% | |
| 24,209 | 1.19% | |
| 26,903 | 2.29% | |
| 36,937 | 4.47% | |
| 33,729 | -3.25% | |
| 35,282 | 0.86% | |
| 39,684 | 2.51% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Buldon for the year 2019 was 20,043, broken down into 10,146 males and 9,897 females.
Location
The municipal center of Buldon is situated at approximately 7° 31' North, 124° 22' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 396.7 meters or 1,301.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Buldon are Cotabato City, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Valencia, Bukidnon, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Barira, Maguindanao, Matanog, Maguindanao, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur, Parang, Maguindanao, Alamada, Cotabato, and Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 865.91 kilometers (538.05 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Barira, Maguindanao, 5.11 kilometers (3.17 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Matanog, Maguindanao, 13.47 kilometers (8.37 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur, 17.53 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Parang, Maguindanao, 19.19 kilometers (11.92 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Alamada, Cotabato, 25.20 kilometers (15.66 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, 25.67 kilometers (15.95 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 35.28 kilometers (21.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 54.75 kilometers (34.02 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Iligan, 80.33 kilometers (49.91 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 90.15 kilometers (56.02 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 90.88 kilometers (56.47 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 91.30 kilometers (56.73 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
Distance from Manila: 865.91 kilometers (538.05 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.