Datu Montawal, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 9631 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 461.10 km2 (178.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,314 |
| Density (2020) | 81 / km2 (210 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 5' North, 124° 45' East (7.0777, 124.7487) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.5 meters (57.4 feet) |
Datu Montawal, formerly known as Pagagawan, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 461.10 square kilometers or 178.03 square miles which constitutes 4.63% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,314. This represented 2.78% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.85% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 81 inhabitants per square kilometer or 210 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Datu Montawal has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatungkayo | 6.34% | 2,364 | 2,000 | 18.20% | 3.58% |
| Bulit | 7.35% | 2,743 | 2,376 | 15.45% | 3.07% |
| Bulod | 8.26% | 3,084 | 3,023 | 2.02% | 0.42% |
| Dungguan | 16.24% | 6,059 | 5,999 | 1.00% | 0.21% |
| Limbalud | 5.74% | 2,143 | 2,062 | 3.93% | 0.81% |
| Maridagao | 8.10% | 3,024 | 2,817 | 7.35% | 1.50% |
| Nabundas | 7.03% | 2,624 | 2,521 | 4.09% | 0.85% |
| Pagagawan | 12.27% | 4,578 | 4,047 | 13.12% | 2.63% |
| Talapas | 5.27% | 1,966 | 1,791 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| Talitay | 8.78% | 3,276 | 3,208 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| Tunggol | 14.61% | 5,453 | 4,976 | 9.59% | 1.95% |
| Datu Montawal Total | 37,314 | 34,820 | 7.16% | 1.47% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Datu Montawal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱72,317,395.07.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 41,178,720.19 | – |
| 2010 | 45,119,271.76 | 9.57% |
| 2011 | 48,243,230.95 | 6.92% |
| 2012 | 46,319,206.49 | -3.99% |
| 2013 | 49,258,832.92 | 6.35% |
| 2014 | 55,337,274.50 | 12.34% |
| 2015 | 66,084,167.23 | 19.42% |
| 2016 | 72,317,395.07 | 9.43% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Datu Montawal in the 2015 Census was 34,820 broken down into 5,693 households or an average of 6.12 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| 27,010 | 5,466 | 4.94 | |
| 32,995 | 6,738 | 4.90 | |
| 31,265 | 5,189 | 6.03 | |
| 34,820 | 5,693 | 6.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Datu Montawal is 5 to 9, with 5,359 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 58 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 806 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,106 | 11.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,359 | 15.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,350 | 12.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,582 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,080 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,812 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,402 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,377 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,883 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,633 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 993 | 2.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 615 | 1.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 365 | 1.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 208 | 0.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 116 | 0.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 58 | 0.17% |
| 80 and over | 75 | 0.22% |
| Total | 34,820 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Datu Montawal grew from 27,010 in 2000 to 37,314 in 2020, an increase of 10,304 people over the course of 20 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.47%, or an increase of 2,494 people, from the previous population of 34,820 in 2015.
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| 27,010 | – | |
| 32,995 | 2.80% | |
| 31,265 | -1.94% | |
| 34,820 | 2.07% | |
| 37,314 | 1.47% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Datu Montawal for the year 2019 was 17,457, broken down into 9,213 males and 8,244 females.
Location
The municipal center of Datu Montawal is situated at approximately 7° 5' North, 124° 45' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.5 meters or 57.4 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 Datu Montawal are Kidapawan, Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Pagalungan, Maguindanao, Pikit, Cotabato, Kabacan, Cotabato, Carmen, Cotabato, Matalam, Cotabato, and Aleosan, Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 927.47 kilometers (576.30 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pagalungan, Maguindanao, 5.89 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Pikit, Cotabato, 8.86 kilometers (5.50 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Kabacan, Cotabato, 9.10 kilometers (5.65 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Carmen, Cotabato, 14.94 kilometers (9.28 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Matalam, Cotabato, 16.87 kilometers (10.48 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Aleosan, Cotabato, 19.98 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
Nearest cities
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 38.65 kilometers (24.02 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 43.74 kilometers (27.18 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Cotabato City, 57.68 kilometers (35.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 64.71 kilometers (40.21 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 76.63 kilometers (47.61 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Davao City, 94.98 kilometers (59.02 miles) to the East (S89°E)
Distance from Manila: 927.47 kilometers (576.30 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.