Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 9626 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2007) | 60.16 km2 (23.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 26,427 |
| Density (2015) | 439 / km2 (1,138 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 56' North, 124° 25' East (6.9262, 124.4140) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.9 meters (167.1 feet) |
Datu Saudi-Ampatuan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 60.16 square kilometers or 23.23 square miles which constitutes 0.62% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 26,427. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.70% of the overall population of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 439 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,138 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Datu Saudi-Ampatuan has 8 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapiawan | 11.40% | 3,012 | 1,977 | 52.35% | 8.35% |
| Elian | 11.68% | 3,086 | 2,568 | 20.17% | 3.56% |
| Gawang | 8.15% | 2,155 | 2,078 | 3.71% | 0.70% |
| Kabengi | 7.72% | 2,041 | 1,908 | 6.97% | 1.29% |
| Kitango | 20.75% | 5,483 | 3,259 | 68.24% | 10.41% |
| Kitapok | 15.08% | 3,986 | 3,268 | 21.97% | 3.85% |
| Madia | 11.44% | 3,024 | 2,897 | 4.38% | 0.82% |
| Salbu | 13.77% | 3,640 | 2,375 | 53.26% | 8.47% |
| Datu Saudi-Ampatuan Total | 26,427 | 20,330 | 29.99% | 5.12% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱59,217,877.04.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,729,331.50 | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | 43,090,231.52 | – |
| 2013 | 42,418,616.70 | -1.56% |
| 2014 | 48,718,501.63 | 14.85% |
| 2015 | 56,854,457.68 | 16.70% |
| 2016 | 59,217,877.04 | 4.16% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Datu Saudi-Ampatuan is 5 to 9, with 4,428 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 47 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 823 |
| 1 to 4 | 3,798 |
| 5 to 9 | 4,428 |
| 10 to 14 | 3,659 |
| 15 to 19 | 2,819 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,842 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,020 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,525 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,440 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,264 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,055 |
| 50 to 54 | 697 |
| 55 to 59 | 388 |
| 60 to 64 | 271 |
| 65 to 69 | 173 |
| 70 to 74 | 122 |
| 75 to 79 | 47 |
| 80 and over | 56 |
| Total | 26,427 |
Historical population
The population of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan fell from 45,126 in 2007 to 26,427 in 2015, a decrease of 18,699 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 5.12%, or an increase of 6,097 people, from the previous population of 20,330 in 2010.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 45,126 | – | |
| 20,330 | -25.19% | |
| 26,427 | 5.12% |
Location
The municipal center of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan is situated at approximately 6° 56' North, 124° 25' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.9 meters or 167.1 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 Saudi-Ampatuan are Cotabato City, Tacurong, Koronadal, Kidapawan, Digos, and Marawi. The nearest municipalities are Guindulungan, Datu Unsay, Shariff Aguak, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Talayan, and Shariff Saydona Mustapha. Its distance from the national capital is 927.15 kilometers (576.10 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Guindulungan, Maguindanao, 4.10 kilometers (2.55 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, 4.48 kilometers (2.78 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, 7.95 kilometers (4.94 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 8.46 kilometers (5.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Talayan, Maguindanao, 9.10 kilometers (5.65 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, 9.34 kilometers (5.80 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 37.46 kilometers (23.28 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 39.33 kilometers (24.44 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 66.88 kilometers (41.56 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 75.43 kilometers (46.87 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 106.10 kilometers (65.93 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 119.96 kilometers (74.54 miles) to the North (N7°W)
Distance from Manila: 927.15 kilometers (576.10 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 26,427, ranked 1,005 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 23.23 square kilometers, ranked 1,273 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 439 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 427 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 5.12%, ranked 1,556 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.