Upi, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 9602 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 742.95 km2 (286.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 59,004 |
| Density (2020) | 79 / km2 (206 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 1' North, 124° 10' East (7.0106, 124.1625) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 453.0 meters (1,486.0 feet) |
Upi is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 742.95 square kilometers or 286.85 square miles which constitutes 7.45% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 59,004. This represented 4.40% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 1.34% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 79 inhabitants per square kilometer or 206 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Upi has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bantek | 2.50% | 1,477 | 1,420 | 4.01% | 0.83% |
| Bayabas | 2.38% | 1,402 | 1,202 | 16.64% | 3.29% |
| Blensong | 7.69% | 4,540 | 4,178 | 8.66% | 1.76% |
| Borongotan | 6.90% | 4,074 | 3,529 | 15.44% | 3.07% |
| Bugabungan | 3.93% | 2,319 | 2,164 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| Bungcog | 4.11% | 2,426 | 2,252 | 7.73% | 1.58% |
| Darugao | 5.55% | 3,272 | 2,979 | 9.84% | 1.99% |
| Ganasi | 2.68% | 1,580 | 1,341 | 17.82% | 3.51% |
| Kabakaba | 3.58% | 2,114 | 1,839 | 14.95% | 2.98% |
| Kibleg | 4.16% | 2,454 | 2,147 | 14.30% | 2.85% |
| Kibucay | 2.99% | 1,763 | 1,678 | 5.07% | 1.05% |
| Kiga | 2.64% | 1,559 | 1,472 | 5.91% | 1.22% |
| Kinitan | 2.33% | 1,377 | 1,184 | 16.30% | 3.23% |
| Mirab | 3.93% | 2,316 | 1,842 | 25.73% | 4.94% |
| Nangi | 6.62% | 3,909 | 3,684 | 6.11% | 1.26% |
| Nuro Poblacion | 14.22% | 8,389 | 7,507 | 11.75% | 2.37% |
| Ranao Pilayan | 1.84% | 1,088 | 898 | 21.16% | 4.12% |
| Rempes | 8.52% | 5,029 | 4,857 | 3.54% | 0.74% |
| Renede | 2.09% | 1,232 | 1,174 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Renti | 2.15% | 1,266 | 1,197 | 5.76% | 1.19% |
| Rifao | 2.05% | 1,208 | 1,114 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
| Sefegefen | 2.62% | 1,544 | 1,459 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Tinungkaan | 4.52% | 2,666 | 2,466 | 8.11% | 1.65% |
| Upi Total | 59,004 | 53,583 | 10.12% | 2.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Upi for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱189,824,572.55.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 96,114,010.15 | – |
| 2010 | 106,439,623.61 | 10.74% |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | 115,838,167.79 | – |
| 2013 | 130,209,494.56 | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 149,392,411.48 | 14.73% |
| 2015 | 172,434,134.78 | 15.42% |
| 2016 | 189,824,572.55 | 10.09% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Upi in the 2015 Census was 53,548 broken down into 10,943 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45,950 | 8,453 | 5.44 | |
| 46,437 | 9,512 | 4.88 | |
| 51,140 | 9,975 | 5.13 | |
| 41,757 | 8,778 | 4.76 | |
| 45,416 | 9,390 | 4.84 | |
| 53,548 | 10,943 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upi is 5 to 9, with 7,053 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 241 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,361 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,850 | 10.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,053 | 13.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,443 | 12.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,021 | 11.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,959 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,348 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,545 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,958 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,606 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,142 | 4.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,884 | 3.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,718 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,041 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 685 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 455 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 273 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 241 | 0.45% |
| Total | 53,583 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upi grew from 27,616 in 1960 to 59,004 in 2020, an increase of 31,388 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 5,421 people, from the previous population of 53,583 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 27,616 | – | |
| 35,727 | 2.55% | |
| 39,010 | 1.78% | |
| 31,010 | -4.48% | |
| 45,957 | 4.01% | |
| 46,440 | 0.20% | |
| 51,141 | 2.09% | |
| 41,757 | -2.76% | |
| 45,444 | 3.13% | |
| 53,583 | 3.19% | |
| 59,004 | 2.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Upi for the year 2019 was 38,108, broken down into 20,328 males and 17,780 females.
Location
The municipal center of Upi is situated at approximately 7° 1' North, 124° 10' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 453.0 meters or 1,486.0 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 Upi are Cotabato City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, South Upi, Maguindanao, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao, Talayan, Maguindanao, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao, and Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 907.72 kilometers (564.03 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, 17.01 kilometers (10.57 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- South Upi, Maguindanao, 17.35 kilometers (10.78 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao, 18.25 kilometers (11.34 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Talayan, Maguindanao, 21.56 kilometers (13.40 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao, 22.94 kilometers (14.26 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao, 23.60 kilometers (14.66 miles) to the East (N83°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 25.03 kilometers (15.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 67.26 kilometers (41.79 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 94.09 kilometers (58.46 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 102.66 kilometers (63.79 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 110.45 kilometers (68.63 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 120.55 kilometers (74.91 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
Distance from Manila: 907.72 kilometers (564.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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.