Datu Salibo, 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 | 17 |
| Postal code | 9625 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 81.61 km2 (31.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 18,795 |
| Density (2020) | 230 / km2 (596 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 60' North, 124° 29' East (6.9999, 124.4855) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Datu Salibo 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 81.61 square kilometers or 31.51 square miles which constitutes 0.82% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,795. This represented 1.40% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.43% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 230 inhabitants per square kilometer or 596 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Datu Salibo 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonganan | 3.47% | 652 | 608 | 7.24% | 1.48% |
| Andavit | 5.72% | 1,075 | 437 | 146.00% | 20.86% |
| Balanakan | 1.23% | 232 | 136 | 70.59% | 11.90% |
| Buayan | 8.20% | 1,541 | 1,496 | 3.01% | 0.63% |
| Butilen | 9.43% | 1,772 | 1,664 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
| Dado | 3.03% | 569 | 529 | 7.56% | 1.55% |
| Damabalas | 2.63% | 495 | 206 | 140.29% | 20.27% |
| Duaminanga | 2.52% | 474 | 415 | 14.22% | 2.84% |
| Kalipapa | 2.94% | 552 | 491 | 12.42% | 2.50% |
| Liong | 1.10% | 207 | 182 | 13.74% | 2.75% |
| Magaslong | 4.78% | 898 | 812 | 10.59% | 2.14% |
| Masigay | 1.31% | 246 | 132 | 86.36% | 14.00% |
| Pagatin | 13.35% | 2,510 | 2,458 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| Pandi | 5.34% | 1,003 | 491 | 104.28% | 16.22% |
| Penditen | 5.76% | 1,083 | 669 | 61.88% | 10.67% |
| Sambulawan | 26.88% | 5,053 | 4,000 | 26.33% | 5.04% |
| Tee | 2.30% | 433 | 221 | 95.93% | 15.21% |
| Datu Salibo Total | 18,795 | 14,947 | 25.74% | 4.94% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Datu Salibo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱4,324,394.48.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 954,700.00 | – |
| 2015 | 273,625.00 | -71.34% |
| 2016 | 4,324,394.48 | 1,480.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Datu Salibo in the 2015 Census was 14,947 broken down into 2,600 households or an average of 5.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
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| 15,062 | 2,619 | 5.75 | |
| 14,947 | 2,600 | 5.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Datu Salibo is 5 to 9, with 2,319 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 35 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 337 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,887 | 12.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,319 | 15.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,070 | 13.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,714 | 11.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,156 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,277 | 8.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 838 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 881 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 730 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 757 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 338 | 2.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 227 | 1.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 160 | 1.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 92 | 0.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 75 | 0.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 0.23% |
| 80 and over | 54 | 0.36% |
| Total | 14,947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Datu Salibo grew from 15,062 in 2010 to 18,795 in 2020, an increase of 3,733 people over the course of 10 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.94%, or an increase of 3,848 people, from the previous population of 14,947 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
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| 15,062 | – | |
| 14,947 | -0.15% | |
| 18,795 | 4.94% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Datu Salibo for the year 2019 was 9,425, broken down into 5,148 males and 4,277 females.
Location
Datu Salibo is situated at approximately 6° 60' North, 124° 29' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 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 Datu Salibo are Cotabato City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur, and Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 925.12 kilometers (574.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, 6.12 kilometers (3.80 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, 9.35 kilometers (5.81 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, 9.54 kilometers (5.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, 10.35 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur, 10.54 kilometers (6.55 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur, 10.71 kilometers (6.65 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 37.52 kilometers (23.31 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 38.55 kilometers (23.95 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 66.10 kilometers (41.07 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 67.44 kilometers (41.91 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 100.00 kilometers (62.13 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 115.50 kilometers (71.77 miles) to the North (N11°W)
Distance from Manila: 925.12 kilometers (574.84 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.