Maitum, Province of Sarangani
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 9515 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 290.66 km2 (112.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 44,185 |
| Density (2020) | 152 / km2 (394 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 4' North, 124° 30' East (6.0613, 124.4957) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.4 meters (50.6 feet) |
Maitum is a coastal municipality in the province of Sarangani.
The municipality has a land area of 290.66 square kilometers or 112.22 square miles which constitutes 7.98% of Sarangani's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 44,185. This represented 7.91% of the total population of Sarangani province, or 0.90% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 152 inhabitants per square kilometer or 394 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maitum has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bati-an | 2.42% | 1,069 | 1,037 | 3.09% | 0.64% |
| Kalaneg | 3.86% | 1,704 | 1,575 | 8.19% | 1.67% |
| Kalaong | 6.17% | 2,728 | 2,538 | 7.49% | 1.53% |
| Kiambing | 2.66% | 1,177 | 1,032 | 14.05% | 2.81% |
| Kiayap | 3.66% | 1,616 | 1,258 | 28.46% | 5.41% |
| Mabay | 9.93% | 4,389 | 3,842 | 14.24% | 2.84% |
| Maguling | 6.05% | 2,672 | 2,729 | -2.09% | -0.44% |
| Malalag | 9.37% | 4,138 | 4,451 | -7.03% | -1.52% |
| Mindupok | 7.20% | 3,181 | 3,564 | -10.75% | -2.36% |
| New La Union | 2.70% | 1,193 | 1,264 | -5.62% | -1.21% |
| Old Poblacion | 10.57% | 4,672 | 4,458 | 4.80% | 0.99% |
| Pangi | 2.54% | 1,122 | 1,072 | 4.66% | 0.96% |
| Pinol | 4.22% | 1,865 | 3,248 | -42.58% | -11.02% |
| Sison | 6.38% | 2,821 | 2,011 | 40.28% | 7.38% |
| Ticulab | 3.42% | 1,512 | 1,774 | -14.77% | -3.31% |
| Tuanadatu | 4.44% | 1,964 | 2,703 | -27.34% | -6.50% |
| Upo | 5.98% | 2,644 | 2,794 | -5.37% | -1.15% |
| Wali | 4.55% | 2,011 | 1,584 | 26.96% | 5.15% |
| Zion | 3.86% | 1,707 | 1,661 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Maitum Total | 44,185 | 44,595 | -0.92% | -0.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maitum for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱126,450,307.41.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69,061,114.49 | – |
| 2010 | 73,166,716.84 | 5.94% |
| 2011 | 80,308,670.85 | 9.76% |
| 2012 | 78,827,281.66 | -1.84% |
| 2013 | 91,608,433.60 | 16.21% |
| 2014 | 102,968,544.15 | 12.40% |
| 2015 | 116,313,599.73 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 126,450,307.41 | 8.71% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maitum in the 2015 Census was 44,516 broken down into 10,631 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,619 | 5,134 | 4.99 | |
| 34,885 | 6,691 | 5.21 | |
| 35,504 | 7,640 | 4.65 | |
| 37,015 | 8,073 | 4.59 | |
| 41,638 | 9,293 | 4.48 | |
| 44,516 | 10,631 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maitum is 5 to 9, with 5,405 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 245 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,030 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,547 | 10.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,405 | 12.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,790 | 10.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,734 | 10.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,076 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,499 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,059 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,878 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,452 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,206 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,804 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,439 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 989 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 695 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 480 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 267 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 245 | 0.55% |
| Total | 44,595 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maitum grew from 9,484 in 1960 to 44,185 in 2020, an increase of 34,701 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.19%, or a decrease of 410 people, from the previous population of 44,595 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,484 | – | |
| 17,511 | 6.18% | |
| 17,278 | -0.27% | |
| 24,846 | 7.53% | |
| 25,640 | 0.32% | |
| 35,009 | 6.01% | |
| 35,536 | 0.32% | |
| 37,054 | 0.58% | |
| 41,675 | 4.37% | |
| 44,595 | 1.30% | |
| 44,185 | -0.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maitum for the year 2019 was 32,631, broken down into 16,942 males and 15,689 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maitum is situated at approximately 6° 4' North, 124° 30' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.4 meters or 50.6 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 Maitum are Koronadal, South Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, General Santos, Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Kiamba, Sarangani, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, T'Boli, South Cotabato, Surallah, South Cotabato, and Santo Niño, South Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 1,018.86 kilometers (633.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kiamba, Sarangani, 16.34 kilometers (10.15 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, 29.98 kilometers (18.63 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, 37.75 kilometers (23.46 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- T'Boli, South Cotabato, 40.19 kilometers (24.97 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Surallah, South Cotabato, 44.53 kilometers (27.67 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Santo Niño, South Cotabato, 45.80 kilometers (28.46 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
Nearest cities
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 61.95 kilometers (38.50 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 72.24 kilometers (44.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- General Santos, 75.06 kilometers (46.64 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 121.55 kilometers (75.53 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 123.74 kilometers (76.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Cotabato City, 131.15 kilometers (81.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
Distance from Manila: 1,018.86 kilometers (633.09 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.