Pagalungan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 9610 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 898.76 km2 (347.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 46,277 |
| Density (2020) | 51 / km2 (133 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 3' North, 124° 42' East (7.0549, 124.7001) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.2 feet) |
Pagalungan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 898.76 square kilometers or 347.01 square miles which constitutes 9.02% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 46,277. This represented 3.45% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 1.05% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 51 inhabitants per square kilometer or 133 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pagalungan has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagoenged | 6.02% | 2,788 | 2,643 | 5.49% | 1.13% |
| Buliok | 10.69% | 4,947 | 3,795 | 30.36% | 5.74% |
| Dalgan | 3.49% | 1,616 | 1,453 | 11.22% | 2.26% |
| Damalasak | 6.23% | 2,882 | 2,549 | 13.06% | 2.62% |
| Galakit | 5.38% | 2,490 | 2,030 | 22.66% | 4.39% |
| Inug-ug | 4.80% | 2,223 | 1,951 | 13.94% | 2.79% |
| Kalbugan | 9.51% | 4,399 | 4,244 | 3.65% | 0.76% |
| Kilangan | 11.94% | 5,527 | 3,715 | 48.78% | 8.72% |
| Kudal | 3.99% | 1,848 | 1,733 | 6.64% | 1.36% |
| Layog | 9.75% | 4,513 | 3,886 | 16.13% | 3.20% |
| Linandangan | 5.33% | 2,465 | 2,369 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Poblacion | 22.86% | 10,579 | 9,285 | 13.94% | 2.78% |
| Pagalungan Total | 46,277 | 39,653 | 16.70% | 3.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pagalungan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱178,882,898.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 99,496,167.80 | – |
| 2010 | 113,017,104.03 | 13.59% |
| 2011 | 113,400,072.53 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 112,027,702.69 | -1.21% |
| 2013 | 124,396,123.12 | 11.04% |
| 2014 | 142,485,256.12 | 14.54% |
| 2015 | 165,195,725.17 | 15.94% |
| 2016 | 178,882,898.30 | 8.29% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pagalungan in the 2015 Census was 39,653 broken down into 6,810 households or an average of 5.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,488 | 7,578 | 5.61 | |
| 46,401 | 9,395 | 4.94 | |
| 25,908 | 4,715 | 5.49 | |
| 31,052 | 6,282 | 4.94 | |
| 31,891 | 5,481 | 5.82 | |
| 39,653 | 6,810 | 5.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pagalungan is 5 to 9, with 5,500 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 104 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,058 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,619 | 11.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,500 | 13.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,713 | 11.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,367 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,368 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,291 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,837 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,574 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,266 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,940 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,160 | 2.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 774 | 1.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 446 | 1.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 366 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 159 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 104 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | 111 | 0.28% |
| Total | 39,653 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pagalungan grew from 5,802 in 1918 to 46,277 in 2020, an increase of 40,475 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.30%, or an increase of 6,624 people, from the previous population of 39,653 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 5,802 | – | |
| 13,322 | 4.24% | |
| 34,611 | 10.29% | |
| 15,672 | -6.73% | |
| 27,859 | 5.79% | |
| 24,788 | -2.32% | |
| 22,747 | -1.70% | |
| 42,495 | 6.45% | |
| 46,401 | 1.66% | |
| 25,908 | -11.75% | |
| 31,052 | 2.53% | |
| 31,891 | 0.98% | |
| 39,653 | 4.23% | |
| 46,277 | 3.30% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pagalungan for the year 2019 was 20,049, broken down into 10,646 males and 9,403 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pagalungan is situated at approximately 7° 3' North, 124° 42' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.2 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 Pagalungan are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Cotabato City, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Pikit, Cotabato, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato, Aleosan, Cotabato, Carmen, Cotabato, and Datu Piang, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 926.90 kilometers (575.95 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pikit, Cotabato, 2.99 kilometers (1.86 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Datu Montawal, Maguindanao, 5.89 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Kabacan, Cotabato, 14.98 kilometers (9.31 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Aleosan, Cotabato, 16.49 kilometers (10.25 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Carmen, Cotabato, 19.29 kilometers (11.99 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Datu Piang, Maguindanao, 22.26 kilometers (13.83 miles) to the West (S81°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 41.07 kilometers (25.52 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 43.77 kilometers (27.20 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Cotabato City, 53.04 kilometers (32.96 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 63.85 kilometers (39.67 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 80.61 kilometers (50.09 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Davao City, 100.49 kilometers (62.44 miles) to the East (N90°E)
Distance from Manila: 926.90 kilometers (575.95 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.