Datu Hoffer 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 | 9624 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 193.45 km2 (74.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,660 |
| Density (2020) | 138 / km2 (357 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 51' North, 124° 26' East (6.8514, 124.4300) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.8 meters (245.3 feet) |
Datu Hoffer 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 193.45 square kilometers or 74.69 square miles which constitutes 1.94% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,660. This represented 1.99% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.61% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 138 inhabitants per square kilometer or 357 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Datu Hoffer 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubentong | 6.54% | 1,744 | 1,648 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Labu-labu I | 9.33% | 2,488 | 2,386 | 4.27% | 0.89% |
| Labu-labu II | 12.42% | 3,311 | 3,173 | 4.35% | 0.90% |
| Limpongo | 14.22% | 3,791 | 3,557 | 6.58% | 1.35% |
| Macalag | 4.47% | 1,191 | 1,103 | 7.98% | 1.63% |
| Sayap | 7.84% | 2,090 | 2,015 | 3.72% | 0.77% |
| Taib | 5.81% | 1,549 | 1,428 | 8.47% | 1.73% |
| Talibadok | 12.60% | 3,360 | 3,056 | 9.95% | 2.02% |
| Tuayan | 14.24% | 3,797 | 3,536 | 7.38% | 1.51% |
| Tuayan I | 7.28% | 1,940 | 1,737 | 11.69% | 2.35% |
| Tuntungan | 5.25% | 1,399 | 1,373 | 1.89% | 0.40% |
| Datu Hoffer Ampatuan Total | 26,660 | 25,012 | 6.59% | 1.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱3,511,412.75.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 1,861,473.53 | – |
| 2015 | 1,450,641.83 | -22.07% |
| 2016 | 3,511,412.75 | 142.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan in the 2015 Census was 25,012 broken down into 4,308 households or an average of 5.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 16,295 | 2,591 | 6.29 | |
| 25,012 | 4,308 | 5.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan is 5 to 9, with 4,040 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 604 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,373 | 13.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,040 | 16.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,455 | 13.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,337 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,163 | 4.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,440 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,749 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,131 | 8.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,571 | 6.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,151 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 620 | 2.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 432 | 1.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 347 | 1.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 320 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 139 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 104 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.14% |
| Total | 25,012 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan grew from 16,295 in 2010 to 26,660 in 2020, an increase of 10,365 people over the course of 10 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 1,648 people, from the previous population of 25,012 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
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| 16,295 | – | |
| 25,012 | 8.50% | |
| 26,660 | 1.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan for the year 2019 was 7,453, broken down into 3,821 males and 3,632 females.
Location
The municipal center of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan is situated at approximately 6° 51' North, 124° 26' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.8 meters or 245.3 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 Datu Hoffer 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 Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, and Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 934.55 kilometers (580.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, 2.23 kilometers (1.39 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, 3.69 kilometers (2.29 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, 4.73 kilometers (2.94 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, 7.36 kilometers (4.57 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, 7.66 kilometers (4.76 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, 9.32 kilometers (5.79 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 33.75 kilometers (20.97 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Cotabato City, 44.71 kilometers (27.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 60.89 kilometers (37.83 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 75.56 kilometers (46.95 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 103.76 kilometers (64.48 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- General Santos, 116.60 kilometers (72.45 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Distance from Manila: 934.55 kilometers (580.71 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.