Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 9504 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 339.97 km2 (131.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 172,605 |
| Density (2020) | 508 / km2 (1,315 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 13' North, 125° 4' East (6.2142, 125.0644) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 277.7 meters (911.0 feet) |
Polomolok is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of South Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 339.97 square kilometers or 131.26 square miles which constitutes 8.96% of South Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 172,605. This represented 17.69% of the total population of South Cotabato province, or 3.52% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 508 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,315 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Polomolok has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentung | 0.89% | 1,532 | 1,374 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Cannery Site | 14.22% | 24,543 | 23,310 | 5.29% | 1.09% |
| Crossing Palkan | 1.43% | 2,467 | 1,967 | 25.42% | 4.88% |
| Glamang | 4.87% | 8,404 | 7,061 | 19.02% | 3.73% |
| Kinilis | 1.21% | 2,086 | 1,717 | 21.49% | 4.18% |
| Klinan 6 | 2.46% | 4,245 | 3,594 | 18.11% | 3.57% |
| Koronadal Proper | 2.29% | 3,953 | 3,976 | -0.58% | -0.12% |
| Lam-Caliaf | 1.00% | 1,718 | 1,388 | 23.78% | 4.59% |
| Landan | 3.96% | 6,829 | 6,004 | 13.74% | 2.75% |
| Lapu | 1.21% | 2,083 | 2,242 | -7.09% | -1.54% |
| Lumakil | 2.20% | 3,796 | 3,410 | 11.32% | 2.28% |
| Magsaysay | 8.08% | 13,953 | 12,156 | 14.78% | 2.94% |
| Maligo | 2.03% | 3,498 | 3,165 | 10.52% | 2.13% |
| Pagalungan | 1.86% | 3,215 | 2,915 | 10.29% | 2.08% |
| Palkan | 2.21% | 3,810 | 3,766 | 1.17% | 0.24% |
| Poblacion | 29.83% | 51,490 | 45,298 | 13.67% | 2.73% |
| Polo | 1.62% | 2,793 | 2,468 | 13.17% | 2.64% |
| Rubber | 2.11% | 3,648 | 3,149 | 15.85% | 3.14% |
| Silway 7 | 1.70% | 2,937 | 2,433 | 20.72% | 4.04% |
| Silway 8 | 7.42% | 12,814 | 10,447 | 22.66% | 4.39% |
| Sulit | 3.46% | 5,972 | 5,083 | 17.49% | 3.45% |
| Sumbakil | 1.00% | 1,723 | 1,794 | -3.96% | -0.85% |
| Upper Klinan | 2.95% | 5,096 | 3,872 | 31.61% | 5.95% |
| Polomolok Total | 172,605 | 152,589 | 13.12% | 2.63% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Polomolok for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱414,171,343.13.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 221,457,743.84 | – |
| 2010 | 224,038,884.81 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 254,829,210.27 | 13.74% |
| 2012 | 257,076,237.69 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 286,357,147.59 | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 327,111,995.86 | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 368,873,134.49 | 12.77% |
| 2016 | 414,171,343.13 | 12.28% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Polomolok in the 2015 Census was 152,366 broken down into 36,720 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89,324 | 16,202 | 5.51 | |
| 96,204 | 19,063 | 5.05 | |
| 110,593 | 22,492 | 4.92 | |
| 131,315 | 28,489 | 4.61 | |
| 138,131 | 30,865 | 4.48 | |
| 152,366 | 36,720 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Polomolok is 5 to 9, with 16,763 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 808 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3,398 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 13,475 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 16,763 | 10.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 15,433 | 10.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 14,703 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 14,492 | 9.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 13,228 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 11,992 | 7.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 10,870 | 7.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 9,025 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,470 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,914 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,258 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,211 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,819 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,690 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,040 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 808 | 0.53% |
| Total | 152,589 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Polomolok grew from 15,536 in 1960 to 172,605 in 2020, an increase of 157,069 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.63%, or an increase of 20,016 people, from the previous population of 152,589 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 15,536 | – | |
| 32,570 | 7.51% | |
| 40,544 | 4.49% | |
| 59,312 | 7.90% | |
| 89,372 | 4.19% | |
| 96,274 | 1.40% | |
| 110,709 | 3.04% | |
| 131,436 | 2.40% | |
| 138,273 | 1.86% | |
| 152,589 | 1.89% | |
| 172,605 | 2.63% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Polomolok for the year 2019 was 99,820, broken down into 49,101 males and 50,719 females.
Location
The municipal center of Polomolok is situated at approximately 6° 13' North, 125° 4' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 277.7 meters or 911.0 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 Polomolok are General Santos, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Tupi, South Cotabato, T'Boli, South Cotabato, Alabel, Sarangani, Malungon, Sarangani, Tampakan, South Cotabato, and Malapatan, Sarangani. Its distance from the national capital is 1,028.07 kilometers (638.82 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tupi, South Cotabato, 17.52 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- T'Boli, South Cotabato, 26.40 kilometers (16.40 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Alabel, Sarangani, 28.43 kilometers (17.66 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Malungon, Sarangani, 28.91 kilometers (17.96 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Tampakan, South Cotabato, 29.03 kilometers (18.04 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Malapatan, Sarangani, 37.10 kilometers (23.06 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
Nearest cities
- General Santos, 16.74 kilometers (10.40 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 39.45 kilometers (24.51 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 66.51 kilometers (41.33 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 67.08 kilometers (41.68 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 87.31 kilometers (54.25 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Davao City, 111.17 kilometers (69.08 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,028.07 kilometers (638.82 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.