Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 9626 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 60.16 km2 (23.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,060 |
| Density (2020) | 516 / km2 (1,337 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 56' North, 124° 25' East (6.9262, 124.4140) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.9 meters (167.1 feet) |
Datu Saudi-Ampatuan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 60.16 square kilometers or 23.23 square miles which constitutes 0.60% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,060. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.71% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 516 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,337 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Datu Saudi-Ampatuan has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapiawan | 13.15% | 4,084 | 3,012 | 35.59% | 6.62% |
| Elian | 11.51% | 3,575 | 3,086 | 15.85% | 3.14% |
| Gawang | 8.33% | 2,586 | 2,155 | 20.00% | 3.91% |
| Kabengi | 7.81% | 2,425 | 2,041 | 18.81% | 3.70% |
| Kitango | 19.76% | 6,139 | 5,483 | 11.96% | 2.41% |
| Kitapok | 13.19% | 4,096 | 3,986 | 2.76% | 0.57% |
| Madia | 11.47% | 3,564 | 3,024 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| Salbu | 14.78% | 4,591 | 3,640 | 26.13% | 5.01% |
| Datu Saudi-Ampatuan Total | 31,060 | 26,427 | 17.53% | 3.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱59,217,877.04.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,729,331.50 | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | 43,090,231.52 | – |
| 2013 | 42,418,616.70 | -1.56% |
| 2014 | 48,718,501.63 | 14.85% |
| 2015 | 56,854,457.68 | 16.70% |
| 2016 | 59,217,877.04 | 4.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan in the 2015 Census was 26,348 broken down into 4,358 households or an average of 6.05 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| 45,126 | 10,038 | 4.50 | |
| 20,330 | 3,432 | 5.92 | |
| 26,348 | 4,358 | 6.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Datu Saudi-Ampatuan is 5 to 9, with 4,428 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 47 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 823 | 3.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,798 | 14.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,428 | 16.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,659 | 13.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,819 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,842 | 6.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,020 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,525 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,440 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,264 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,055 | 3.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 697 | 2.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 388 | 1.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 271 | 1.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 173 | 0.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 122 | 0.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 0.18% |
| 80 and over | 56 | 0.21% |
| Total | 26,427 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan fell from 45,126 in 2007 to 31,060 in 2020, a decrease of 14,066 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.46%, or an increase of 4,633 people, from the previous population of 26,427 in 2015.
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| 45,126 | – | |
| 20,330 | -25.19% | |
| 26,427 | 5.12% | |
| 31,060 | 3.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Datu Saudi-Ampatuan for the year 2019 was 17,195, broken down into 8,979 males and 8,216 females.
Location
The municipal center of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan is situated at approximately 6° 56' North, 124° 25' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.9 meters or 167.1 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 Datu Saudi-Ampatuan are Cotabato City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Guindulungan, Maguindanao, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Talayan, Maguindanao, and Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 927.15 kilometers (576.10 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, 4.48 kilometers (2.78 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Guindulungan, Maguindanao, 6.35 kilometers (3.94 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 7.66 kilometers (4.76 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, 7.95 kilometers (4.94 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Talayan, Maguindanao, 9.10 kilometers (5.65 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, 9.32 kilometers (5.79 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 37.46 kilometers (23.28 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 39.33 kilometers (24.44 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 66.88 kilometers (41.56 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 75.43 kilometers (46.87 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 106.10 kilometers (65.93 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 119.82 kilometers (74.45 miles) to the North (N7°W)
Distance from Manila: 927.15 kilometers (576.10 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.