Shariff Aguak, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 9608 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 166.00 km2 (64.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,982 |
| Density (2020) | 205 / km2 (530 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 52' North, 124° 27' East (6.8611, 124.4446) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.3 meters (112.4 feet) |
Shariff Aguak, formerly known as Maganoy, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 166.00 square kilometers or 64.09 square miles which constitutes 1.67% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,982. This represented 2.53% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.77% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 205 inhabitants per square kilometer or 530 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Shariff Aguak has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong | 6.18% | 2,100 | 2,081 | 0.91% | 0.19% |
| Bialong | 5.99% | 2,034 | 1,981 | 2.68% | 0.56% |
| Kuloy | 4.01% | 1,361 | 1,163 | 17.02% | 3.36% |
| Labu-labu | 17.51% | 5,949 | 5,239 | 13.55% | 2.71% |
| Lapok | 4.00% | 1,359 | 1,207 | 12.59% | 2.53% |
| Malingao | 2.73% | 928 | 872 | 6.42% | 1.32% |
| Poblacion | 23.57% | 8,011 | 7,010 | 14.28% | 2.85% |
| Poblacion I | 9.72% | 3,303 | 3,280 | 0.70% | 0.15% |
| Poblacion II | 7.48% | 2,542 | 2,477 | 2.62% | 0.55% |
| Satan | 7.56% | 2,568 | 2,320 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Tapikan | 3.26% | 1,108 | 804 | 37.81% | 6.98% |
| Timbangan | 3.57% | 1,213 | 2,055 | -40.97% | -10.50% |
| Tina | 4.43% | 1,506 | 1,203 | 25.19% | 4.84% |
| Shariff Aguak Total | 33,982 | 31,692 | 7.23% | 1.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Shariff Aguak for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱113,079,077.87.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 94,813,630.54 | – |
| 2011 | 105,105,668.40 | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 101,292,445.77 | -3.63% |
| 2013 | 79,495,077.56 | -21.52% |
| 2014 | 88,481,626.29 | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 100,663,836.42 | 13.77% |
| 2016 | 113,079,077.87 | 12.33% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Shariff Aguak in the 2015 Census was 31,447 broken down into 4,812 households or an average of 6.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52,475 | 9,941 | 5.28 | |
| 53,110 | 9,754 | 5.44 | |
| 49,529 | 8,073 | 6.14 | |
| 70,340 | 13,049 | 5.39 | |
| 34,081 | 5,319 | 6.41 | |
| 31,447 | 4,812 | 6.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Shariff Aguak is 5 to 9, with 5,224 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 56 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 945 | 2.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,763 | 11.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,224 | 16.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,675 | 14.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,438 | 10.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,478 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,268 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,930 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,981 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,531 | 4.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,316 | 4.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 830 | 2.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 468 | 1.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 379 | 1.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 203 | 0.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 143 | 0.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 56 | 0.18% |
| 80 and over | 64 | 0.20% |
| Total | 31,692 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Shariff Aguak grew from 8,414 in 1918 to 33,982 in 2020, an increase of 25,568 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.48%, or an increase of 2,290 people, from the previous population of 31,692 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 8,414 | – | |
| 0 | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 33,846 | – | |
| 46,257 | 6.47% | |
| 45,845 | -0.18% | |
| 52,475 | 1.36% | |
| 53,110 | 0.23% | |
| 49,531 | -1.48% | |
| 70,340 | 4.96% | |
| 34,376 | -22.94% | |
| 31,692 | -1.54% | |
| 33,982 | 1.48% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Shariff Aguak for the year 2019 was 16,248, broken down into 8,477 males and 7,771 females.
Location
The municipal center of Shariff Aguak is situated at approximately 6° 52' North, 124° 27' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.3 meters or 112.4 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 Shariff Aguak are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and General Santos. The nearest municipalities are Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao, and Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 935.10 kilometers (581.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 2.23 kilometers (1.39 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, 3.48 kilometers (2.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 3.54 kilometers (2.20 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, 5.21 kilometers (3.24 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Mamasapano, Maguindanao, 7.19 kilometers (4.47 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 7.95 kilometers (4.94 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 32.15 kilometers (19.98 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Cotabato City, 45.40 kilometers (28.21 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 59.48 kilometers (36.96 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 73.33 kilometers (45.57 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 101.63 kilometers (63.15 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- General Santos, 115.31 kilometers (71.65 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
Distance from Manila: 935.10 kilometers (581.04 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.