Pandag, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 9633 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 85.31 km2 (32.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,356 |
| Density (2020) | 309 / km2 (800 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 45' North, 124° 47' East (6.7419, 124.7831) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.2 meters (53.2 feet) |
Pandag is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 85.31 square kilometers or 32.94 square miles which constitutes 0.86% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,356. 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 309 inhabitants per square kilometer or 800 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pandag has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabuling | 15.88% | 4,185 | 4,072 | 2.78% | 0.58% |
| Kayaga | 16.67% | 4,393 | 4,103 | 7.07% | 1.45% |
| Kayupo | 7.55% | 1,990 | 1,898 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| Lepak | 10.29% | 2,713 | 2,602 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| Lower Dilag | 8.69% | 2,291 | 2,158 | 6.16% | 1.27% |
| Malangit | 17.40% | 4,587 | 4,376 | 4.82% | 1.00% |
| Pandag | 12.51% | 3,298 | 3,028 | 8.92% | 1.81% |
| Upper Dilag | 11.00% | 2,899 | 2,820 | 2.80% | 0.58% |
| Pandag Total | 26,356 | 25,057 | 5.18% | 1.07% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pandag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱2,111,294.69.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 1,260,447.53 | – |
| 2012 | 1,758,743.49 | 39.53% |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 1,641,822.79 | – |
| 2015 | 1,686,235.62 | 2.71% |
| 2016 | 2,111,294.69 | 25.21% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pandag in the 2015 Census was 25,057 broken down into 3,906 households or an average of 6.42 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| 20,557 | 2,947 | 6.98 | |
| 13,683 | 2,204 | 6.21 | |
| 25,057 | 3,906 | 6.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pandag is 5 to 9, with 4,585 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 498 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,160 | 12.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,585 | 18.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,687 | 14.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,918 | 11.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,564 | 6.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,768 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,630 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,491 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,313 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 879 | 3.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 515 | 2.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 415 | 1.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 273 | 1.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 169 | 0.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 100 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 56 | 0.22% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.14% |
| Total | 25,057 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pandag grew from 20,557 in 2007 to 26,356 in 2020, an increase of 5,799 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 1,299 people, from the previous population of 25,057 in 2015.
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| 20,557 | – | |
| 13,795 | -13.51% | |
| 25,057 | 12.03% | |
| 26,356 | 1.07% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pandag for the year 2019 was 12,330, broken down into 6,359 males and 5,971 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pandag is situated at approximately 6° 45' North, 124° 47' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.2 meters or 53.2 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 Pandag are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, Cotabato City, and General Santos. The nearest municipalities are Buluan, Maguindanao, Paglat, Maguindanao, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao, General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao, and Mangudadatu, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 962.59 kilometers (598.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Buluan, Maguindanao, 3.03 kilometers (1.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Paglat, Maguindanao, 4.29 kilometers (2.66 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, 6.79 kilometers (4.22 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Datu Paglas, Maguindanao, 9.45 kilometers (5.87 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao, 9.85 kilometers (6.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, 10.50 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the South (S1°E)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 12.98 kilometers (8.07 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 27.54 kilometers (17.11 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 45.06 kilometers (28.00 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 63.39 kilometers (39.39 miles) to the East (N90°E)
- Cotabato City, 79.49 kilometers (49.40 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- General Santos, 81.68 kilometers (50.75 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
Distance from Manila: 962.59 kilometers (598.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.