Tulunan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 9403 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 343.08 km2 (132.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 60,978 |
| Density (2020) | 178 / km2 (460 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 50' North, 124° 52' East (6.8305, 124.8728) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.9 meters (68.7 feet) |
Tulunan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 343.08 square kilometers or 132.46 square miles which constitutes 3.68% of Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 60,978. This represented 4.09% of the total population of Cotabato province, or 1.24% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 178 inhabitants per square kilometer or 460 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tulunan has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacong | 5.00% | 3,047 | 2,794 | 9.06% | 1.84% |
| Bagumbayan | 3.77% | 2,297 | 2,391 | -3.93% | -0.84% |
| Banayal | 2.98% | 1,816 | 1,786 | 1.68% | 0.35% |
| Batang | 0.86% | 523 | 422 | 23.93% | 4.62% |
| Bituan | 1.44% | 879 | 748 | 17.51% | 3.46% |
| Bual | 10.03% | 6,114 | 5,564 | 9.88% | 2.00% |
| Bunawan | 1.12% | 680 | 594 | 14.48% | 2.89% |
| Daig | 2.61% | 1,589 | 1,430 | 11.12% | 2.24% |
| Damawato | 4.35% | 2,654 | 2,577 | 2.99% | 0.62% |
| Dungos | 5.69% | 3,471 | 2,418 | 43.55% | 7.91% |
| F. Cajelo | 2.49% | 1,516 | 1,485 | 2.09% | 0.44% |
| Galidan | 2.86% | 1,742 | 1,680 | 3.69% | 0.77% |
| Genoveva Baynosa | 0.49% | 299 | 256 | 16.80% | 3.32% |
| Kanibong | 2.87% | 1,750 | 1,556 | 12.47% | 2.50% |
| La Esperanza | 6.97% | 4,251 | 3,934 | 8.06% | 1.64% |
| Lampagang | 2.05% | 1,250 | 1,057 | 18.26% | 3.59% |
| Magbok | 1.16% | 705 | 717 | -1.67% | -0.35% |
| Maybula | 2.77% | 1,688 | 1,611 | 4.78% | 0.99% |
| Minapan | 5.42% | 3,304 | 2,965 | 11.43% | 2.30% |
| Nabundasan | 1.70% | 1,036 | 944 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| New Caridad | 1.75% | 1,069 | 1,102 | -2.99% | -0.64% |
| New Culasi | 3.10% | 1,890 | 1,559 | 21.23% | 4.14% |
| New Panay | 2.90% | 1,766 | 1,475 | 19.73% | 3.86% |
| Paraiso | 1.15% | 703 | 761 | -7.62% | -1.65% |
| Poblacion | 11.49% | 7,005 | 7,083 | -1.10% | -0.23% |
| Popoyon | 2.15% | 1,313 | 1,265 | 3.79% | 0.79% |
| Sibsib | 7.18% | 4,377 | 4,131 | 5.95% | 1.22% |
| Tambac | 2.01% | 1,226 | 1,224 | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Tuburan | 1.67% | 1,018 | 984 | 3.46% | 0.72% |
| Tulunan Total | 60,978 | 56,513 | 7.90% | 1.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tulunan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱150,386,965.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78,524,609.07 | – |
| 2010 | 83,145,116.81 | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 92,739,532.76 | 11.54% |
| 2012 | 89,191,415.07 | -3.83% |
| 2013 | 104,326,360.67 | 16.97% |
| 2014 | 119,101,832.43 | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 135,570,631.23 | 13.83% |
| 2016 | 150,386,965.68 | 10.93% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tulunan in the 2015 Census was 56,465 broken down into 13,513 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31,398 | 5,961 | 5.27 | |
| 34,537 | 7,296 | 4.73 | |
| 41,741 | 8,182 | 5.10 | |
| 46,898 | 10,054 | 4.66 | |
| 54,875 | 12,004 | 4.57 | |
| 56,465 | 13,513 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tulunan is 5 to 9, with 6,507 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 465 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,276 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,292 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,507 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,044 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,787 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,160 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,662 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,839 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,443 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,137 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,014 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,448 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,981 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,407 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 912 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 657 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 465 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 482 | 0.85% |
| Total | 56,513 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tulunan grew from 24,538 in 1970 to 60,978 in 2020, an increase of 36,440 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 4,465 people, from the previous population of 56,513 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 24,538 | – | |
| 12,367 | -12.85% | |
| 19,941 | 10.02% | |
| 31,412 | 4.65% | |
| 34,584 | 1.82% | |
| 41,756 | 4.12% | |
| 47,159 | 1.69% | |
| 54,884 | 5.68% | |
| 56,513 | 0.56% | |
| 60,978 | 1.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tulunan for the year 2019 was 35,140, broken down into 17,984 males and 17,156 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tulunan is situated at approximately 6° 50' North, 124° 52' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.9 meters or 68.7 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 Tulunan are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, Cotabato City, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Datu Paglas, Maguindanao, Paglat, Maguindanao, M'lang, Cotabato, General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao, Pandag, Maguindanao, and Buluan, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 958.05 kilometers (595.30 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Datu Paglas, Maguindanao, 9.39 kilometers (5.83 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Paglat, Maguindanao, 11.12 kilometers (6.91 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- M'lang, Cotabato, 12.82 kilometers (7.97 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao, 13.17 kilometers (8.19 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Pandag, Maguindanao, 13.94 kilometers (8.66 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Buluan, Maguindanao, 15.33 kilometers (9.53 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 26.61 kilometers (16.53 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 31.17 kilometers (19.37 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 36.66 kilometers (22.78 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 54.31 kilometers (33.75 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Cotabato City, 81.55 kilometers (50.67 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Davao City, 85.28 kilometers (52.99 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
Distance from Manila: 958.05 kilometers (595.30 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.