Northern Kabuntalan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 9630 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 106.77 km2 (41.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,277 |
| Density (2020) | 246 / km2 (637 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 8' North, 124° 24' East (7.1308, 124.3976) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.0 feet) |
Northern Kabuntalan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 106.77 square kilometers or 41.22 square miles which constitutes 1.07% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,277. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 0.60% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 246 inhabitants per square kilometer or 637 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Northern Kabuntalan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balong | 6.01% | 1,578 | 1,557 | 1.35% | 0.28% |
| Damatog | 7.34% | 1,930 | 1,831 | 5.41% | 1.11% |
| Gayonga | 12.06% | 3,170 | 3,019 | 5.00% | 1.03% |
| Guiawa | 6.82% | 1,791 | 1,658 | 8.02% | 1.64% |
| Indatuan | 7.82% | 2,054 | 1,982 | 3.63% | 0.75% |
| Kapimpilan | 5.92% | 1,556 | 1,470 | 5.85% | 1.20% |
| Libungan | 5.31% | 1,396 | 1,249 | 11.77% | 2.37% |
| Montay | 8.29% | 2,178 | 2,092 | 4.11% | 0.85% |
| Paulino Labio | 18.03% | 4,739 | 4,693 | 0.98% | 0.21% |
| Sabaken | 9.93% | 2,610 | 2,548 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Tumaguinting | 12.46% | 3,275 | 3,133 | 4.53% | 0.94% |
| Northern Kabuntalan Total | 26,277 | 25,232 | 4.14% | 0.86% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Northern Kabuntalan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,951.02.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,347.09 | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 2,073,655.07 | – |
| 2015 | 15,252.49 | -99.26% |
| 2016 | 88,951.02 | 483.19% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Northern Kabuntalan in the 2015 Census was 25,232 broken down into 4,222 households or an average of 5.98 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
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| – | 0 | ||
| 22,170 | 4,909 | 4.52 | |
| 14,210 | 2,422 | 5.87 | |
| 25,232 | 4,222 | 5.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Northern Kabuntalan is 5 to 9, with 4,230 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 50 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 623 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,283 | 13.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,230 | 16.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,656 | 14.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,830 | 11.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,807 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,764 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,597 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,652 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,171 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 987 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 607 | 2.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 416 | 1.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 258 | 1.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 139 | 0.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 90 | 0.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 72 | 0.29% |
| 80 and over | 50 | 0.20% |
| Total | 25,232 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Northern Kabuntalan grew from 22,170 in 2007 to 26,277 in 2020, an increase of 4,107 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 1,045 people, from the previous population of 25,232 in 2015.
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| 22,170 | – | |
| 14,251 | -14.86% | |
| 25,232 | 11.49% | |
| 26,277 | 0.86% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Northern Kabuntalan for the year 2019 was 13,146, broken down into 6,834 males and 6,312 females.
Location
Northern Kabuntalan is situated at approximately 7° 8' North, 124° 24' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.0 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 Northern Kabuntalan are Cotabato City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, and Digos, Davao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao, Datu Piang, Maguindanao, and Midsayap, Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 905.72 kilometers (562.79 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, 2.06 kilometers (1.28 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao, 10.83 kilometers (6.73 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, 14.90 kilometers (9.26 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao, 15.47 kilometers (9.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Datu Piang, Maguindanao, 15.93 kilometers (9.90 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Midsayap, Cotabato, 16.48 kilometers (10.24 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 19.42 kilometers (12.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 57.95 kilometers (36.01 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 77.86 kilometers (48.38 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 85.39 kilometers (53.06 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 97.15 kilometers (60.36 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 114.26 kilometers (71.00 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
Distance from Manila: 905.72 kilometers (562.79 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.