Datu Unsay, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 9627 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 95.39 km2 (36.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,890 |
| Density (2020) | 135 / km2 (350 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 53' North, 124° 26' East (6.8902, 124.4325) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.1 meters (164.3 feet) |
Datu Unsay is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 95.39 square kilometers or 36.83 square miles which constitutes 0.96% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,890. This represented 0.96% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.29% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 135 inhabitants per square kilometer or 350 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Datu Unsay 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulayan | 5.36% | 691 | 655 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Iganagampong | 20.47% | 2,639 | 2,547 | 3.61% | 0.75% |
| Macalag | 5.29% | 682 | 678 | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Maitumaig | 18.43% | 2,375 | 2,186 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Malangog | 11.29% | 1,455 | 1,378 | 5.59% | 1.15% |
| Meta | 26.31% | 3,391 | 3,071 | 10.42% | 2.11% |
| Panangeti | 7.43% | 958 | 781 | 22.66% | 4.39% |
| Tuntungan | 5.42% | 699 | 517 | 35.20% | 6.55% |
| Datu Unsay Total | 12,890 | 11,813 | 9.12% | 1.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Datu Unsay for the fiscal year of 2015 was ₱37,936,885.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 58,379,360.80 | – |
| 2012 | 56,986,202.00 | -2.39% |
| 2013 | 36,647,716.00 | -35.69% |
| 2014 | 41,319,609.80 | 12.75% |
| 2015 | 37,936,885.60 | -8.19% |
| 2016 | – | – |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Datu Unsay in the 2015 Census was 11,813 broken down into 2,029 households or an average of 5.82 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| 40,522 | 9,297 | 4.36 | |
| 12,490 | 2,248 | 5.56 | |
| 11,813 | 2,029 | 5.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Datu Unsay is 1 to 4, with 1,682 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 34 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 388 | 3.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,682 | 14.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,602 | 13.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,481 | 12.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,287 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,111 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 957 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 754 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 691 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 533 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 422 | 3.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 347 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 216 | 1.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 127 | 1.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 93 | 0.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 0.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 0.29% |
| Total | 11,813 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Datu Unsay fell from 40,522 in 2007 to 12,890 in 2020, a decrease of 27,632 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 1,077 people, from the previous population of 11,813 in 2015.
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| 40,522 | – | |
| 12,490 | -34.84% | |
| 11,813 | -1.06% | |
| 12,890 | 1.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Datu Unsay for the year 2019 was 6,709, broken down into 3,897 males and 2,812 females.
Location
The municipal center of Datu Unsay is situated at approximately 6° 53' North, 124° 26' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.1 meters or 164.3 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 Unsay are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and General Santos. The nearest municipalities are Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, Ampatuan, Maguindanao, and Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 931.61 kilometers (578.88 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, 3.48 kilometers (2.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 3.69 kilometers (2.29 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 4.48 kilometers (2.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, 6.01 kilometers (3.74 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 7.02 kilometers (4.36 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Mamasapano, Maguindanao, 7.64 kilometers (4.75 miles) to the East (N88°E)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 35.19 kilometers (21.86 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Cotabato City, 41.94 kilometers (26.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 62.64 kilometers (38.92 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 74.00 kilometers (45.98 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 103.40 kilometers (64.25 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- General Santos, 118.55 kilometers (73.67 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
Distance from Manila: 931.61 kilometers (578.88 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.