Tupi, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 9505 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 228.00 km2 (88.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 73,459 |
| Density (2020) | 322 / km2 (834 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 20' North, 124° 57' East (6.3310, 124.9508) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 312.4 meters (1,024.8 feet) |
Tupi is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of South Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 228.00 square kilometers or 88.03 square miles which constitutes 6.01% of South Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 73,459. This represented 7.53% of the total population of South Cotabato province, or 1.50% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 322 inhabitants per square kilometer or 834 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tupi has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acmonan | 6.10% | 4,482 | 4,613 | -2.84% | -0.60% |
| Bololmala | 5.37% | 3,944 | 3,780 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| Bunao | 7.63% | 5,607 | 4,548 | 23.28% | 4.50% |
| Cebuano | 8.46% | 6,218 | 5,627 | 10.50% | 2.12% |
| Crossing Rubber | 5.40% | 3,966 | 4,214 | -5.89% | -1.27% |
| Kablon | 8.05% | 5,912 | 5,553 | 6.46% | 1.33% |
| Kalkam | 2.53% | 1,862 | 1,524 | 22.18% | 4.31% |
| Linan | 4.84% | 3,557 | 3,188 | 11.57% | 2.33% |
| Lunen | 4.52% | 3,321 | 3,105 | 6.96% | 1.43% |
| Miasong | 5.58% | 4,101 | 4,244 | -3.37% | -0.72% |
| Palian | 4.24% | 3,116 | 2,869 | 8.61% | 1.75% |
| Poblacion | 20.96% | 15,398 | 15,781 | -2.43% | -0.52% |
| Polonuling | 10.42% | 7,656 | 6,759 | 13.27% | 2.66% |
| Simbo | 2.50% | 1,835 | 1,820 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Tubeng | 3.38% | 2,484 | 2,351 | 5.66% | 1.17% |
| Tupi Total | 73,459 | 69,976 | 4.98% | 1.03% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tupi for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱211,968,127.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 92,118,701.35 | – |
| 2010 | 106,774,175.09 | 15.91% |
| 2011 | 111,699,554.55 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 118,956,947.71 | 6.50% |
| 2013 | 144,128,270.63 | 21.16% |
| 2014 | 172,842,273.45 | 19.92% |
| 2015 | 188,687,132.58 | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 211,968,127.48 | 12.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tupi in the 2015 Census was 69,342 broken down into 16,695 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,203 | 8,005 | 5.40 | |
| 46,545 | 9,023 | 5.16 | |
| 53,419 | 11,049 | 4.83 | |
| 57,412 | 12,332 | 4.66 | |
| 61,789 | 14,259 | 4.33 | |
| 69,342 | 16,695 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tupi is 5 to 9, with 7,733 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 438 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,549 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,465 | 9.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,733 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,477 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,608 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,082 | 10.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,081 | 8.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,017 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,359 | 6.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,770 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,513 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,749 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,166 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,629 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,077 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 758 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 505 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 438 | 0.63% |
| Total | 69,976 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tupi grew from 19,945 in 1960 to 73,459 in 2020, an increase of 53,514 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.03%, or an increase of 3,483 people, from the previous population of 69,976 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 19,945 | – | |
| 22,874 | 1.35% | |
| 28,423 | 4.45% | |
| 31,591 | 2.14% | |
| 43,232 | 3.19% | |
| 46,656 | 1.44% | |
| 53,440 | 2.95% | |
| 57,779 | 1.08% | |
| 61,843 | 2.51% | |
| 69,976 | 2.38% | |
| 73,459 | 1.03% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tupi for the year 2019 was 45,216, broken down into 22,594 males and 22,622 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tupi is situated at approximately 6° 20' North, 124° 57' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 312.4 meters or 1,024.8 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 Tupi are Koronadal, South Cotabato, General Santos, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Tampakan, South Cotabato, Polomolok, South Cotabato, T'Boli, South Cotabato, Banga, South Cotabato, Surallah, South Cotabato, and Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat. Its distance from the national capital is 1,011.60 kilometers (628.58 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tampakan, South Cotabato, 12.76 kilometers (7.93 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Polomolok, South Cotabato, 17.52 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- T'Boli, South Cotabato, 18.94 kilometers (11.77 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Banga, South Cotabato, 21.84 kilometers (13.57 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Surallah, South Cotabato, 23.06 kilometers (14.33 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, 27.24 kilometers (16.93 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
Nearest cities
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 22.17 kilometers (13.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- General Santos, 34.26 kilometers (21.29 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 49.69 kilometers (30.87 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 64.05 kilometers (39.80 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 76.50 kilometers (47.54 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Davao City, 108.88 kilometers (67.65 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,011.60 kilometers (628.58 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.