Parang, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 9604 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Illana Bay [Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bongo, Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 850.78 km2 (328.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 102,914 |
| Density (2020) | 121 / km2 (313 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 23' North, 124° 16' East (7.3756, 124.2671) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.8 meters (212.5 feet) |
Parang is a coastal municipality in the province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 850.78 square kilometers or 328.49 square miles which constitutes 8.53% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 102,914. This represented 7.67% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 2.34% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 121 inhabitants per square kilometer or 313 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Parang has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongo Island | 3.89% | 4,000 | 3,421 | 16.92% | 3.35% |
| Campo Islam | 2.19% | 2,253 | 1,837 | 22.65% | 4.39% |
| Cotongan | 1.80% | 1,856 | 1,537 | 20.75% | 4.05% |
| Datu Macarimbang Biruar | 1.72% | 1,772 | 1,406 | 26.03% | 4.99% |
| Gadungan | 1.78% | 1,832 | 1,547 | 18.42% | 3.62% |
| Gadunganpedpandaran | 0.96% | 991 | 521 | 90.21% | 14.49% |
| Guiday T. Biruar | 3.66% | 3,765 | 3,515 | 7.11% | 1.46% |
| Gumagadong Calawag | 2.02% | 2,078 | 1,513 | 37.34% | 6.91% |
| Kabuan | 1.55% | 1,595 | 1,278 | 24.80% | 4.77% |
| Landasan | 17.10% | 17,596 | 16,971 | 3.68% | 0.76% |
| Limbayan | 2.34% | 2,405 | 2,233 | 7.70% | 1.57% |
| Macasandag | 2.09% | 2,149 | 1,837 | 16.98% | 3.36% |
| Magsaysay | 5.87% | 6,046 | 4,393 | 37.63% | 6.95% |
| Making | 7.85% | 8,083 | 5,989 | 34.96% | 6.51% |
| Manion | 2.40% | 2,474 | 1,941 | 27.46% | 5.24% |
| Moro Point | 0.88% | 907 | 767 | 18.25% | 3.59% |
| Nituan | 4.45% | 4,581 | 3,764 | 21.71% | 4.22% |
| Orandang | 1.48% | 1,526 | 1,330 | 14.74% | 2.94% |
| Pinantao | 2.28% | 2,347 | 2,081 | 12.78% | 2.56% |
| Poblacion | 12.18% | 12,540 | 11,980 | 4.67% | 0.97% |
| Poblacion II | 10.10% | 10,397 | 9,835 | 5.71% | 1.18% |
| Polloc | 5.92% | 6,093 | 5,161 | 18.06% | 3.56% |
| Samberen | 1.01% | 1,043 | 668 | 56.14% | 9.83% |
| Tagudtongan | 2.27% | 2,338 | 1,738 | 34.52% | 6.44% |
| Tuca-Maror | 2.18% | 2,247 | 1,931 | 16.36% | 3.24% |
| Parang Total | 102,914 | 89,194 | 15.38% | 3.06% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Parang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱217,769,057.14.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 141,908,354.76 | – |
| 2010 | 150,857,373.09 | 6.31% |
| 2011 | 170,834,069.29 | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 160,693,121.14 | -5.94% |
| 2013 | 149,289,273.94 | -7.10% |
| 2014 | 170,660,457.43 | 14.32% |
| 2015 | 204,252,468.40 | 19.68% |
| 2016 | 217,769,057.14 | 6.62% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Parang in the 2015 Census was 89,143 broken down into 15,307 households or an average of 5.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55,349 | 10,799 | 5.13 | |
| 49,536 | 9,701 | 5.11 | |
| 60,922 | 11,402 | 5.34 | |
| 102,198 | 19,855 | 5.15 | |
| 73,147 | 12,652 | 5.78 | |
| 89,143 | 15,307 | 5.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Parang is 15 to 19, with 12,290 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 253 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,698 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,495 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 11,434 | 12.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,480 | 12.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,290 | 13.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,871 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,792 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,816 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,997 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,162 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,157 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,833 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,003 | 2.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,344 | 1.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 817 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 485 | 0.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 267 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 253 | 0.28% |
| Total | 89,194 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Parang grew from 603 in 1903 to 102,914 in 2020, an increase of 102,311 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.06%, or an increase of 13,720 people, from the previous population of 89,194 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 603 | – | |
| 1,933 | 7.63% | |
| 4,495 | 4.31% | |
| 13,413 | 11.87% | |
| 37,296 | 9.41% | |
| 31,667 | -1.59% | |
| 32,506 | 0.53% | |
| 46,003 | 7.19% | |
| 55,355 | 1.87% | |
| 49,562 | -2.05% | |
| 60,935 | 4.53% | |
| 102,247 | 7.40% | |
| 73,328 | -11.40% | |
| 89,194 | 3.80% | |
| 102,914 | 3.06% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Parang for the year 2019 was 44,457, broken down into 22,525 males and 21,932 females.
Location
The municipal center of Parang is situated at approximately 7° 23' North, 124° 16' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.8 meters or 212.5 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 Parang are Cotabato City, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Iligan, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Matanog, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Barira, Maguindanao, Buldon, Maguindanao, and Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 875.12 kilometers (543.78 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, 8.73 kilometers (5.42 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Matanog, Maguindanao, 10.16 kilometers (6.31 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, 11.98 kilometers (7.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Barira, Maguindanao, 14.42 kilometers (8.96 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Buldon, Maguindanao, 19.19 kilometers (11.92 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur, 19.26 kilometers (11.96 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 17.27 kilometers (10.73 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 69.29 kilometers (43.06 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 88.56 kilometers (55.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Iligan, 94.39 kilometers (58.65 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 94.81 kilometers (58.91 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 97.18 kilometers (60.39 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Distance from Manila: 875.12 kilometers (543.78 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.