Guindulungan, Province of Maguindanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao del Sur [formerly, Maguindanao] |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 9628 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 130.68 km2 (50.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,933 |
| Density (2020) | 191 / km2 (494 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 58' North, 124° 24' East (6.9596, 124.3979) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.1 meters (111.9 feet) |
Guindulungan is a landlocked municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, which was created from the once-unpartitioned province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 130.68 square kilometers or 50.46 square miles which constitutes 1.31% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,933. This represented 1.86% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.57% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 191 inhabitants per square kilometer or 494 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Guindulungan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahan | 4.46% | 1,112 | 1,002 | 10.98% | 2.22% |
| Bagan | 14.33% | 3,574 | 3,372 | 5.99% | 1.23% |
| Datalpandan | 8.01% | 1,998 | 1,700 | 17.53% | 3.46% |
| Kalumamis | 7.51% | 1,872 | 1,641 | 14.08% | 2.81% |
| Kateman | 4.38% | 1,091 | 839 | 30.04% | 5.68% |
| Lambayao | 8.08% | 2,014 | 1,392 | 44.68% | 8.09% |
| Macasampen | 11.81% | 2,945 | 2,480 | 18.75% | 3.68% |
| Muslim | 5.24% | 1,307 | 1,203 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Muti | 9.08% | 2,263 | 2,034 | 11.26% | 2.27% |
| Sampao | 4.66% | 1,163 | 927 | 25.46% | 4.89% |
| Tambunan II | 22.44% | 5,594 | 3,321 | 68.44% | 11.60% |
| Guindulungan Total | 24,933 | 19,911 | 25.22% | 4.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Guindulungan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱60,106,009.61.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39,123,480.27 | – |
| 2010 | 42,244,911.92 | 7.98% |
| 2011 | 47,730,849.43 | 12.99% |
| 2012 | 45,065,558.61 | -5.58% |
| 2013 | 43,312,985.99 | -3.89% |
| 2014 | 47,645,280.19 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | 54,727,078.14 | 14.86% |
| 2016 | 60,106,009.61 | 9.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Guindulungan in the 2015 Census was 19,893 broken down into 3,003 households or an average of 6.62 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
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| – | 0 | ||
| 23,777 | 3,725 | 6.38 | |
| 16,071 | 2,473 | 6.50 | |
| 19,893 | 3,003 | 6.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guindulungan is 5 to 9, with 3,608 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 497 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,611 | 13.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,608 | 18.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,792 | 14.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,162 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,411 | 7.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,445 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,315 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,243 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 944 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 682 | 3.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 465 | 2.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 264 | 1.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 215 | 1.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 128 | 0.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 78 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.13% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.13% |
| Total | 19,911 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guindulungan grew from 23,777 in 2007 to 24,933 in 2020, an increase of 1,156 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.85%, or an increase of 5,022 people, from the previous population of 19,911 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
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| 23,777 | – | |
| 16,071 | -13.29% | |
| 19,911 | 4.16% | |
| 24,933 | 4.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Guindulungan for the year 2019 was 9,466, broken down into 4,792 males and 4,674 females.
Location
The municipal center of Guindulungan is situated at approximately 6° 58' North, 124° 24' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.1 meters or 111.9 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 Guindulungan are Cotabato City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, Sultan Sumagka (Talitay), Maguindanao del Norte, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, and Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 920.82 kilometers (572.17 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur, 3.51 kilometers (2.18 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, 6.35 kilometers (3.94 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Sultan Sumagka (Talitay), Maguindanao del Norte, 6.65 kilometers (4.13 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur, 7.47 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, 9.39 kilometers (5.83 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
- Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur, 10.54 kilometers (6.55 miles) to the East (S90°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 31.12 kilometers (19.34 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 45.36 kilometers (28.19 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 72.98 kilometers (45.35 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 77.97 kilometers (48.45 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 110.23 kilometers (68.49 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 113.94 kilometers (70.80 miles) to the North (N6°W)
Distance from Manila: 920.82 kilometers (572.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.