Banga, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 9511 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 240.35 km2 (92.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 89,164 |
| Density (2020) | 371 / km2 (961 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 25' North, 124° 46' East (6.4235, 124.7734) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 165.7 meters (543.5 feet) |
Banga is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of South Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 240.35 square kilometers or 92.80 square miles which constitutes 6.34% of South Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 89,164. This represented 9.14% of the total population of South Cotabato province, or 1.82% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 371 inhabitants per square kilometer or 961 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Banga has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benitez | 3.59% | 3,205 | 3,149 | 1.78% | 0.37% |
| Cabudian | 1.61% | 1,437 | 1,581 | -9.11% | -1.99% |
| Cabuling | 3.48% | 3,101 | 2,852 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Cinco | 8.48% | 7,558 | 6,754 | 11.90% | 2.40% |
| Derilon | 1.61% | 1,436 | 1,132 | 26.86% | 5.13% |
| El Nonok | 4.37% | 3,897 | 3,771 | 3.34% | 0.69% |
| Improgo Village | 1.54% | 1,374 | 1,251 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| Kusan | 5.41% | 4,828 | 4,451 | 8.47% | 1.73% |
| Lam-apos | 1.15% | 1,024 | 1,180 | -13.22% | -2.94% |
| Lamba | 8.61% | 7,680 | 6,655 | 15.40% | 3.06% |
| Lambingi | 4.07% | 3,633 | 3,293 | 10.32% | 2.09% |
| Lampari | 3.00% | 2,674 | 2,624 | 1.91% | 0.40% |
| Liwanay | 7.23% | 6,447 | 5,897 | 9.33% | 1.89% |
| Malaya | 4.96% | 4,424 | 4,464 | -0.90% | -0.19% |
| Punong Grande | 4.14% | 3,687 | 3,508 | 5.10% | 1.05% |
| Rang-ay | 5.87% | 5,238 | 4,855 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| Reyes | 5.48% | 4,883 | 5,105 | -4.35% | -0.93% |
| Rizal | 5.52% | 4,918 | 4,866 | 1.07% | 0.22% |
| Rizal Poblacion | 5.43% | 4,846 | 4,924 | -1.58% | -0.34% |
| San Jose | 5.09% | 4,541 | 4,077 | 11.38% | 2.29% |
| San Vicente | 7.63% | 6,807 | 6,092 | 11.74% | 2.36% |
| Yangco Poblacion | 1.71% | 1,526 | 1,508 | 1.19% | 0.25% |
| Banga Total | 89,164 | 83,989 | 6.16% | 1.27% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Banga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱174,601,229.62.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95,799,935.64 | – |
| 2010 | 102,858,082.30 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 113,190,905.86 | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 111,237,340.35 | -1.73% |
| 2013 | 125,114,853.17 | 12.48% |
| 2014 | 140,315,631.05 | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 159,159,488.78 | 13.43% |
| 2016 | 174,601,229.62 | 9.70% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Banga in the 2015 Census was 83,928 broken down into 21,100 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59,704 | 10,952 | 5.45 | |
| 66,532 | 13,008 | 5.11 | |
| 69,106 | 14,101 | 4.90 | |
| 73,315 | 16,516 | 4.44 | |
| 76,334 | 17,861 | 4.27 | |
| 83,928 | 21,100 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banga is 5 to 9, with 9,384 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 728 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,749 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,601 | 9.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,384 | 11.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,490 | 10.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,699 | 9.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,528 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,910 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,845 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,670 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,952 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,646 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,813 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,000 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,332 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,659 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,171 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 812 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 728 | 0.87% |
| Total | 83,989 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banga grew from 36,468 in 1960 to 89,164 in 2020, an increase of 52,696 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.27%, or an increase of 5,175 people, from the previous population of 83,989 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 36,468 | – | |
| 36,319 | -0.04% | |
| 43,452 | 3.66% | |
| 50,460 | 3.03% | |
| 59,743 | 1.70% | |
| 66,571 | 2.05% | |
| 69,131 | 0.81% | |
| 73,355 | 0.82% | |
| 76,343 | 1.46% | |
| 83,989 | 1.83% | |
| 89,164 | 1.27% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Banga for the year 2019 was 51,205, broken down into 25,546 males and 25,659 females.
Location
The municipal center of Banga is situated at approximately 6° 25' North, 124° 46' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 165.7 meters or 543.5 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 Banga are Koronadal, South Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, General Santos, Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Surallah, South Cotabato, Santo Niño, South Cotabato, Tampakan, South Cotabato, Norala, South Cotabato, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, and Tupi, South Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 994.33 kilometers (617.85 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Surallah, South Cotabato, 6.04 kilometers (3.75 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Santo Niño, South Cotabato, 11.48 kilometers (7.13 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Tampakan, South Cotabato, 16.93 kilometers (10.52 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Norala, South Cotabato, 16.95 kilometers (10.53 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, 17.73 kilometers (11.02 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Tupi, South Cotabato, 21.84 kilometers (13.57 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
Nearest cities
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 11.44 kilometers (7.11 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 31.34 kilometers (19.47 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- General Santos, 55.52 kilometers (34.50 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 73.45 kilometers (45.64 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 73.63 kilometers (45.75 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Cotabato City, 105.93 kilometers (65.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Distance from Manila: 994.33 kilometers (617.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.