Kabuntalan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 9606 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 371.08 km2 (143.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,439 |
| Density (2020) | 69 / km2 (178 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 7' North, 124° 23' East (7.1176, 124.3844) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.3 meters (17.4 feet) |
Kabuntalan, formerly known as Tumbao, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 371.08 square kilometers or 143.27 square miles which constitutes 3.72% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,439. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 69 inhabitants per square kilometer or 178 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kabuntalan has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagumbayan | 4.60% | 1,170 | 969 | 20.74% | 4.05% |
| Buterin | 5.63% | 1,431 | 916 | 56.22% | 9.85% |
| Dadtumog | 8.05% | 2,047 | 1,228 | 66.69% | 11.36% |
| Gambar | 8.97% | 2,282 | 1,545 | 47.70% | 8.56% |
| Ganta | 5.23% | 1,331 | 1,056 | 26.04% | 4.99% |
| Katidtuan | 5.18% | 1,319 | 798 | 65.29% | 11.16% |
| Langeban | 6.64% | 1,690 | 945 | 78.84% | 13.02% |
| Liong | 6.06% | 1,541 | 836 | 84.33% | 13.74% |
| Lower Taviran | 8.77% | 2,232 | 1,007 | 121.65% | 18.24% |
| Maitong | 6.94% | 1,765 | 1,424 | 23.95% | 4.62% |
| Matilak | 4.66% | 1,186 | 748 | 58.56% | 10.19% |
| Pagalungan | 4.42% | 1,124 | 842 | 33.49% | 6.27% |
| Payan | 2.64% | 671 | 416 | 61.30% | 10.59% |
| Pedtad | 5.82% | 1,480 | 1,161 | 27.48% | 5.24% |
| Pened | 3.19% | 812 | 665 | 22.11% | 4.29% |
| Poblacion | 5.05% | 1,285 | 932 | 37.88% | 6.99% |
| Upper Taviran | 8.15% | 2,073 | 1,788 | 15.94% | 3.16% |
| Kabuntalan Total | 25,439 | 17,276 | 47.25% | 8.49% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kabuntalan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱59,384,441.35.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,939,932.00 | – |
| 2010 | 40,331,655.28 | 6.30% |
| 2011 | 43,602,029.60 | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 42,146,161.24 | -3.34% |
| 2013 | 41,373,045.75 | -1.83% |
| 2014 | 47,159,680.43 | 13.99% |
| 2015 | 53,833,717.90 | 14.15% |
| 2016 | 59,384,441.35 | 10.31% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kabuntalan in the 2015 Census was 17,276 broken down into 2,582 households or an average of 6.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,829 | 3,020 | 5.57 | |
| 19,409 | 3,805 | 5.10 | |
| 23,137 | 4,223 | 5.48 | |
| 22,363 | 3,428 | 6.52 | |
| 16,794 | 2,560 | 6.56 | |
| 17,276 | 2,582 | 6.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kabuntalan is 5 to 9, with 2,573 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 41 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 538 | 3.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,183 | 12.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,573 | 14.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,186 | 12.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,622 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,429 | 8.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,246 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,175 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,125 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 929 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 838 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 516 | 2.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 337 | 1.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 236 | 1.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 165 | 0.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 90 | 0.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 0.24% |
| Total | 17,276 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kabuntalan grew from 4,062 in 1918 to 25,439 in 2020, an increase of 21,377 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.49%, or an increase of 8,163 people, from the previous population of 17,276 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 4,062 | – | |
| 5,393 | 1.43% | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| 13,012 | – | |
| 11,465 | -1.23% | |
| 9,693 | -3.31% | |
| 11,603 | 3.66% | |
| 16,842 | 3.80% | |
| 19,409 | 2.69% | |
| 23,137 | 3.84% | |
| 22,363 | -0.47% | |
| 16,794 | -9.90% | |
| 17,276 | 0.54% | |
| 25,439 | 8.49% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kabuntalan for the year 2019 was 10,623, broken down into 5,518 males and 5,105 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kabuntalan is situated at approximately 7° 7' North, 124° 23' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.3 meters or 17.4 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 Kabuntalan are Cotabato City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, and Digos, Davao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao, Talayan, Maguindanao, and Guindulungan, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 906.46 kilometers (563.25 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, 2.06 kilometers (1.28 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao, 9.13 kilometers (5.67 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, 12.86 kilometers (7.99 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao, 13.49 kilometers (8.38 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Talayan, Maguindanao, 15.05 kilometers (9.35 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Guindulungan, Maguindanao, 15.58 kilometers (9.68 miles) to the South (S1°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 19.02 kilometers (11.82 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 57.53 kilometers (35.75 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 79.06 kilometers (49.13 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 85.06 kilometers (52.86 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 98.42 kilometers (61.16 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 115.09 kilometers (71.51 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
Distance from Manila: 906.46 kilometers (563.25 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.