Lambayong, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 9802 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 216.35 km2 (83.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 79,739 |
| Density (2020) | 369 / km2 (955 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 48' North, 124° 38' East (6.7983, 124.6326) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.0 meters (98.4 feet) |
Lambayong, formerly known as Mariano Marcos, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Sultan Kudarat.
The municipality has a land area of 216.35 square kilometers or 83.53 square miles which constitutes 4.03% of Sultan Kudarat's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 79,739. This represented 9.34% of the total population of Sultan Kudarat province, or 1.63% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 369 inhabitants per square kilometer or 955 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lambayong has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caridad | 1.69% | 1,345 | 1,081 | 24.42% | 4.71% |
| Didtaras | 3.21% | 2,557 | 2,013 | 27.02% | 5.16% |
| Gansing | 2.87% | 2,285 | 2,451 | -6.77% | -1.47% |
| Kabulakan | 1.10% | 881 | 796 | 10.68% | 2.16% |
| Kapingkong | 4.21% | 3,356 | 3,260 | 2.94% | 0.61% |
| Katitisan | 2.39% | 1,903 | 1,823 | 4.39% | 0.91% |
| Lagao | 2.51% | 1,999 | 2,003 | -0.20% | -0.04% |
| Lilit | 3.36% | 2,682 | 2,317 | 15.75% | 3.13% |
| Madanding | 2.04% | 1,623 | 2,475 | -34.42% | -8.50% |
| Maligaya | 2.13% | 1,701 | 1,489 | 14.24% | 2.84% |
| Mamali | 3.16% | 2,519 | 2,484 | 1.41% | 0.29% |
| Matiompong | 3.18% | 2,535 | 2,384 | 6.33% | 1.30% |
| Midtapok | 3.37% | 2,690 | 2,526 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
| New Cebu | 3.46% | 2,760 | 2,663 | 3.64% | 0.76% |
| Palumbi | 3.32% | 2,644 | 2,487 | 6.31% | 1.30% |
| Pidtiguian | 4.88% | 3,889 | 3,941 | -1.32% | -0.28% |
| Pimbalayan | 5.58% | 4,450 | 4,714 | -5.60% | -1.21% |
| Pinguiaman | 2.67% | 2,133 | 3,378 | -36.86% | -9.22% |
| Poblacion | 15.29% | 12,193 | 11,132 | 9.53% | 1.93% |
| Sadsalan | 4.17% | 3,325 | 3,380 | -1.63% | -0.34% |
| Seneben | 3.78% | 3,013 | 2,496 | 20.71% | 4.04% |
| Sigayan | 4.03% | 3,216 | 2,355 | 36.56% | 6.78% |
| Tambak | 3.74% | 2,982 | 2,619 | 13.86% | 2.77% |
| Tinumigues | 6.11% | 4,876 | 5,123 | -4.82% | -1.03% |
| Tumiao | 3.25% | 2,594 | 2,331 | 11.28% | 2.28% |
| Udtong | 4.50% | 3,588 | 3,292 | 8.99% | 1.83% |
| Lambayong Total | 79,739 | 77,013 | 3.54% | 0.74% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lambayong for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱150,288,304.74.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 79,442,517.83 | – |
| 2010 | 84,449,025.88 | 6.30% |
| 2011 | 91,680,842.18 | 8.56% |
| 2012 | 90,209,256.63 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 104,682,835.95 | 16.04% |
| 2014 | 116,787,238.00 | 11.56% |
| 2015 | 134,531,906.77 | 15.19% |
| 2016 | 150,288,304.74 | 11.71% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lambayong in the 2015 Census was 76,928 broken down into 17,815 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,180 | 7,674 | 5.11 | |
| 46,239 | 9,275 | 4.99 | |
| 51,036 | 10,431 | 4.89 | |
| 60,372 | 12,999 | 4.64 | |
| 65,536 | 14,499 | 4.52 | |
| 76,928 | 17,815 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lambayong is 5 to 9, with 9,143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 498 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,733 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,564 | 9.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,143 | 11.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,408 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,935 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,585 | 9.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,647 | 8.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,423 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,846 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,240 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,946 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,844 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,062 | 2.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,632 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,219 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 787 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 501 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 498 | 0.65% |
| Total | 77,013 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lambayong grew from 26,301 in 1975 to 79,739 in 2020, an increase of 53,438 people over the course of 45 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.73%, or an increase of 2,726 people, from the previous population of 77,013 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 26,301 | – | |
| 29,694 | 2.46% | |
| 39,182 | 2.81% | |
| 46,636 | 3.32% | |
| 51,192 | 2.02% | |
| 60,372 | 2.30% | |
| 65,557 | 3.04% | |
| 77,013 | 3.11% | |
| 79,739 | 0.73% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lambayong for the year 2019 was 42,596, broken down into 21,852 males and 20,744 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lambayong is situated at approximately 6° 48' North, 124° 38' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.0 meters or 98.4 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 Lambayong are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Cotabato City, Digos, Davao del Sur, and General Santos. The nearest municipalities are Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao, General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, and Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 949.92 kilometers (590.25 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao, 9.94 kilometers (6.18 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao, 13.73 kilometers (8.53 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, 14.95 kilometers (9.29 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao, 15.13 kilometers (9.40 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, 15.89 kilometers (9.87 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao, 16.98 kilometers (10.55 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 13.17 kilometers (8.19 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 40.37 kilometers (25.09 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 55.79 kilometers (34.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Cotabato City, 63.26 kilometers (39.31 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 80.25 kilometers (49.86 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- General Santos, 96.36 kilometers (59.87 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
Distance from Manila: 949.92 kilometers (590.25 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.