Tacurong, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 9800 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 153.40 km2 (59.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 109,319 |
| Density (2020) | 713 / km2 (1,846 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 41' North, 124° 41' East (6.6884, 124.6786) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.7 meters (169.6 feet) |
Tacurong is a landlocked component city in the coastal province of Sultan Kudarat.
The city has a land area of 153.40 square kilometers or 59.23 square miles which constitutes 2.86% of Sultan Kudarat's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 109,319. This represented 12.80% of the total population of Sultan Kudarat province, or 2.23% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 713 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,846 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tacurong has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baras | 3.26% | 3,561 | 3,135 | 13.59% | 2.72% |
| Buenaflor | 6.38% | 6,972 | 6,006 | 16.08% | 3.19% |
| Calean | 3.16% | 3,456 | 2,498 | 38.35% | 7.07% |
| Carmen | 3.74% | 4,092 | 3,377 | 21.17% | 4.13% |
| D'Ledesma | 1.33% | 1,450 | 1,356 | 6.93% | 1.42% |
| Virginia Griño | 7.00% | 7,649 | 6,537 | 17.01% | 3.36% |
| Kalandagan | 2.73% | 2,984 | 2,439 | 22.35% | 4.34% |
| Lancheta | 1.26% | 1,377 | 1,243 | 10.78% | 2.18% |
| Enrique JC Montilla | 6.45% | 7,055 | 6,264 | 12.63% | 2.53% |
| New Isabela | 10.81% | 11,818 | 11,711 | 0.91% | 0.19% |
| New Lagao | 3.37% | 3,683 | 2,795 | 31.77% | 5.98% |
| New Passi | 2.71% | 2,967 | 2,963 | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Poblacion | 14.36% | 15,696 | 16,199 | -3.11% | -0.66% |
| Rajah Nuda | 3.57% | 3,904 | 3,868 | 0.93% | 0.20% |
| San Antonio | 1.32% | 1,446 | 1,306 | 10.72% | 2.17% |
| San Emmanuel | 7.18% | 7,847 | 6,472 | 21.25% | 4.14% |
| San Pablo | 13.48% | 14,733 | 12,722 | 15.81% | 3.14% |
| San Rafael | 0.91% | 999 | 1,113 | -10.24% | -2.25% |
| Tina | 2.76% | 3,021 | 2,576 | 17.27% | 3.41% |
| Upper Katungal | 4.22% | 4,609 | 3,736 | 23.37% | 4.52% |
| Tacurong Total | 109,319 | 98,316 | 11.19% | 2.26% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tacurong for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱478,123,470.16.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 297,242,576.65 | – |
| 2010 | 326,622,491.37 | 9.88% |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | 318,154,578.11 | – |
| 2013 | 349,056,194.25 | 9.71% |
| 2014 | 389,268,997.16 | 11.52% |
| 2015 | 438,178,966.81 | 12.56% |
| 2016 | 478,123,470.16 | 9.12% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tacurong in the 2015 Census was 98,169 broken down into 21,814 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58,729 | 10,618 | 5.53 | |
| 69,719 | 13,240 | 5.27 | |
| 76,255 | 14,950 | 5.10 | |
| 82,453 | 18,408 | 4.48 | |
| 88,980 | 20,723 | 4.29 | |
| 98,169 | 21,814 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tacurong is 5 to 9, with 10,283 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 641 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,889 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,765 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,283 | 10.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,012 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 10,140 | 10.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 9,330 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 8,383 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 7,353 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 6,829 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,023 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,273 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,443 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,629 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,628 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,839 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,134 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 722 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 641 | 0.65% |
| Total | 98,316 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tacurong grew from 15,051 in 1960 to 109,319 in 2020, an increase of 94,268 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 11,003 people, from the previous population of 98,316 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 15,051 | – | |
| 29,796 | 6.91% | |
| 37,255 | 4.59% | |
| 45,908 | 4.26% | |
| 58,785 | 2.50% | |
| 69,822 | 3.28% | |
| 76,354 | 1.94% | |
| 82,546 | 1.08% | |
| 89,188 | 2.86% | |
| 98,316 | 1.87% | |
| 109,319 | 2.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tacurong for the year 2019 was 57,366, broken down into 28,219 males and 29,147 females.
Location
The city center of Tacurong is situated at approximately 6° 41' North, 124° 41' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.7 meters or 169.6 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 Tacurong are Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, Cotabato City, General Santos, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, Tantangan, South Cotabato, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, Pandag, Maguindanao, and Buluan, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 963.09 kilometers (598.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, 6.68 kilometers (4.15 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Tantangan, South Cotabato, 10.97 kilometers (6.82 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, 11.26 kilometers (6.99 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, 12.67 kilometers (7.87 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Pandag, Maguindanao, 12.98 kilometers (8.07 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Buluan, Maguindanao, 13.10 kilometers (8.14 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
Nearest cities
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 27.66 kilometers (17.19 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 57.75 kilometers (35.89 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 75.20 kilometers (46.73 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Cotabato City, 75.80 kilometers (47.10 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- General Santos, 83.74 kilometers (52.03 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Davao City, 110.83 kilometers (68.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
Distance from Manila: 963.09 kilometers (598.43 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.