Tampakan, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 9507 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 390.00 km2 (150.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,018 |
| Density (2020) | 105 / km2 (272 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 27' North, 124° 56' East (6.4439, 124.9272) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 134.8 meters (442.3 feet) |
Tampakan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of South Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 390.00 square kilometers or 150.58 square miles which constitutes 10.28% of South Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,018. This represented 4.20% of the total population of South Cotabato province, or 0.84% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 105 inhabitants per square kilometer or 272 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tampakan has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albagan | 1.59% | 652 | 731 | -10.81% | -2.38% |
| Buto | 4.78% | 1,962 | 1,763 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| Danlag | 8.40% | 3,445 | 3,194 | 7.86% | 1.61% |
| Kipalbig | 13.99% | 5,739 | 5,679 | 1.06% | 0.22% |
| Lambayong | 6.84% | 2,806 | 2,515 | 11.57% | 2.33% |
| Lampitak | 6.70% | 2,750 | 2,840 | -3.17% | -0.68% |
| Liberty | 5.24% | 2,149 | 2,166 | -0.78% | -0.17% |
| Maltana | 10.68% | 4,380 | 4,050 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Palo | 2.22% | 911 | 1,049 | -13.16% | -2.93% |
| Poblacion | 18.14% | 7,442 | 7,308 | 1.83% | 0.38% |
| Pula-bato | 4.71% | 1,930 | 1,838 | 5.01% | 1.03% |
| San Isidro | 4.21% | 1,726 | 1,507 | 14.53% | 2.90% |
| Santa Cruz | 7.35% | 3,016 | 2,322 | 29.89% | 5.66% |
| Tablu | 5.14% | 2,110 | 2,563 | -17.67% | -4.01% |
| Tampakan Total | 41,018 | 39,525 | 3.78% | 0.78% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tampakan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱137,545,355.70.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 75,782,391.89 | – |
| 2010 | 81,464,666.17 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 93,789,969.76 | 15.13% |
| 2012 | 91,336,858.37 | -2.62% |
| 2013 | 15,314,142.90 | -83.23% |
| 2014 | 110,134,712.58 | 619.17% |
| 2015 | 124,548,007.77 | 13.09% |
| 2016 | 137,545,355.70 | 10.44% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tampakan in the 2015 Census was 39,438 broken down into 9,444 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,517 | 4,617 | 5.53 | |
| 28,129 | 5,414 | 5.20 | |
| 33,004 | 6,754 | 4.89 | |
| 34,233 | 7,390 | 4.63 | |
| 36,232 | 8,243 | 4.40 | |
| 39,438 | 9,444 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tampakan is 5 to 9, with 4,543 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 269 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 837 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,770 | 9.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,543 | 11.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,215 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,906 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,528 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,088 | 7.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,666 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,567 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,423 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,179 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,708 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,283 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 993 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 719 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 517 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 314 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 269 | 0.68% |
| Total | 39,525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tampakan grew from 10,731 in 1970 to 41,018 in 2020, an increase of 30,287 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.78%, or an increase of 1,493 people, from the previous population of 39,525 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,731 | – | |
| 15,867 | 8.16% | |
| 18,057 | 2.62% | |
| 25,526 | 3.52% | |
| 28,256 | 1.92% | |
| 33,011 | 3.39% | |
| 34,245 | 0.51% | |
| 36,254 | 2.10% | |
| 39,525 | 1.66% | |
| 41,018 | 0.78% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tampakan for the year 2019 was 26,995, broken down into 13,762 males and 13,233 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tampakan is situated at approximately 6° 27' North, 124° 56' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 134.8 meters or 442.3 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 Tampakan are Koronadal, South Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, General Santos, Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Tupi, South Cotabato, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, Banga, South Cotabato, Surallah, South Cotabato, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, and Mangudadatu, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 999.19 kilometers (620.87 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tupi, South Cotabato, 12.76 kilometers (7.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, 14.86 kilometers (9.23 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Banga, South Cotabato, 16.93 kilometers (10.52 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Surallah, South Cotabato, 21.30 kilometers (13.23 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, 26.91 kilometers (16.72 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, 27.39 kilometers (17.02 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
Nearest cities
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 11.16 kilometers (6.94 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 38.56 kilometers (23.96 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- General Santos, 45.43 kilometers (28.23 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 57.94 kilometers (36.00 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 65.01 kilometers (40.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Davao City, 101.84 kilometers (63.28 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
Distance from Manila: 999.19 kilometers (620.87 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.