Ampatuan, 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 | 9609 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 255.40 km2 (98.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 28,941 |
| Density (2020) | 113 / km2 (293 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 50' North, 124° 28' East (6.8327, 124.4594) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.9 meters (88.2 feet) |
Ampatuan 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 255.40 square kilometers or 98.61 square miles which constitutes 2.56% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,941. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.66% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 113 inhabitants per square kilometer or 293 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ampatuan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicalongan | 15.66% | 4,531 | 4,243 | 6.79% | 1.39% |
| Kakal | 5.85% | 1,694 | 1,537 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| Kamasi | 10.34% | 2,992 | 2,738 | 9.28% | 1.88% |
| Kapinpilan | 7.98% | 2,310 | 1,915 | 20.63% | 4.03% |
| Kauran | 22.52% | 6,517 | 5,001 | 30.31% | 5.73% |
| Malatimon | 5.27% | 1,526 | 1,361 | 12.12% | 2.44% |
| Matagabong | 3.79% | 1,098 | 881 | 24.63% | 4.74% |
| Salman | 15.32% | 4,435 | 3,989 | 11.18% | 2.26% |
| Saniag | 4.52% | 1,308 | 1,158 | 12.95% | 2.60% |
| Tomicor | 4.43% | 1,283 | 1,076 | 19.24% | 3.77% |
| Tubak | 4.31% | 1,247 | 902 | 38.25% | 7.05% |
| Ampatuan Total | 28,941 | 24,801 | 16.69% | 3.30% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ampatuan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,313,461.41.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 58,674,628.94 | – |
| 2010 | 60,430,005.69 | 2.99% |
| 2011 | 65,248,789.96 | 7.97% |
| 2012 | 63,940,701.38 | -2.00% |
| 2013 | 54,988,656.99 | -14.00% |
| 2014 | 62,580,238.12 | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 71,791,638.94 | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 79,313,461.41 | 10.48% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ampatuan in the 2015 Census was 24,799 broken down into 3,922 households or an average of 6.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,542 | 4,838 | 5.28 | |
| 27,200 | 5,639 | 4.82 | |
| 32,835 | 6,453 | 5.09 | |
| 33,702 | 6,083 | 5.54 | |
| 17,800 | 2,852 | 6.24 | |
| 24,799 | 3,922 | 6.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ampatuan is 5 to 9, with 3,073 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 78 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 458 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,297 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,073 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,069 | 12.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,829 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,591 | 10.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,138 | 8.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,738 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,598 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,401 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,180 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 890 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 632 | 2.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 365 | 1.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 225 | 0.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 149 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 90 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 78 | 0.31% |
| Total | 24,801 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ampatuan grew from 21,214 in 1960 to 28,941 in 2020, an increase of 7,727 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.30%, or an increase of 4,140 people, from the previous population of 24,801 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 21,214 | – | |
| 33,867 | 4.68% | |
| 25,778 | -5.33% | |
| 27,362 | 1.20% | |
| 25,542 | -0.69% | |
| 27,200 | 1.19% | |
| 32,907 | 4.17% | |
| 33,702 | 0.33% | |
| 17,800 | -20.73% | |
| 24,801 | 6.52% | |
| 28,941 | 3.30% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ampatuan for the year 2019 was 15,030, broken down into 7,950 males and 7,080 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ampatuan is situated at approximately 6° 50' North, 124° 28' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.9 meters or 88.2 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 Ampatuan are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and General Santos. The nearest municipalities are Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur, and Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 938.63 kilometers (583.24 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, 3.54 kilometers (2.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, 4.73 kilometers (2.94 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, 6.30 kilometers (3.92 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, 7.02 kilometers (4.36 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur, 7.84 kilometers (4.87 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, 8.08 kilometers (5.02 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 29.02 kilometers (18.03 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S56°E)
- Cotabato City, 48.94 kilometers (30.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 56.17 kilometers (34.90 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 72.52 kilometers (45.06 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 99.65 kilometers (61.92 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- General Santos, 111.92 kilometers (69.55 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Distance from Manila: 938.63 kilometers (583.24 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.