Malapatan, Province of Sarangani
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 9516 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sarangani Bay [Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 609.28 km2 (235.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 80,741 |
| Density (2020) | 133 / km2 (343 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 58' North, 125° 17' East (5.9707, 125.2882) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.9 meters (49.0 feet) |
Malapatan is a coastal municipality in the province of Sarangani.
The municipality has a land area of 609.28 square kilometers or 235.24 square miles which constitutes 16.73% of Sarangani's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 80,741. This represented 14.45% of the total population of Sarangani province, or 1.65% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 133 inhabitants per square kilometer or 343 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malapatan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daan Suyan | 5.16% | 4,163 | 4,078 | 2.08% | 0.44% |
| Kihan | 4.99% | 4,029 | 3,966 | 1.59% | 0.33% |
| Kinam | 15.83% | 12,779 | 10,830 | 18.00% | 3.54% |
| Libi | 2.72% | 2,195 | 2,272 | -3.39% | -0.72% |
| Lun Masla | 6.50% | 5,250 | 4,718 | 11.28% | 2.27% |
| Lun Padidu | 15.08% | 12,177 | 10,226 | 19.08% | 3.74% |
| Patag | 2.59% | 2,095 | 2,269 | -7.67% | -1.67% |
| Poblacion | 20.14% | 16,259 | 15,920 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Sapu Masla | 9.34% | 7,542 | 7,763 | -2.85% | -0.61% |
| Sapu Padidu | 3.53% | 2,853 | 3,215 | -11.26% | -2.48% |
| Tuyan | 7.94% | 6,414 | 6,340 | 1.17% | 0.24% |
| Upper Suyan | 6.17% | 4,985 | 5,317 | -6.24% | -1.35% |
| Malapatan Total | 80,741 | 76,914 | 4.98% | 1.03% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malapatan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱204,110,936.22.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 112,722,141.39 | – |
| 2010 | 118,954,553.54 | 5.53% |
| 2011 | 129,608,295.25 | 8.96% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 144,896,311.56 | – |
| 2014 | 162,795,799.09 | 12.35% |
| 2015 | 185,423,286.54 | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 204,110,936.22 | 10.08% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malapatan in the 2015 Census was 76,891 broken down into 15,958 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,230 | 6,554 | 5.53 | |
| 47,893 | 9,177 | 5.22 | |
| 53,868 | 10,208 | 5.28 | |
| 65,583 | 13,040 | 5.03 | |
| 72,386 | 15,360 | 4.71 | |
| 76,891 | 15,958 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malapatan is 10 to 14, with 9,954 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 | 2,010 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,835 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,837 | 12.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,954 | 12.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,049 | 11.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,419 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,946 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,856 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,652 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,193 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,435 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,585 | 3.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,816 | 2.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,272 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 934 | 1.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 549 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 327 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 245 | 0.32% |
| Total | 76,914 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malapatan grew from 19,993 in 1970 to 80,741 in 2020, an increase of 60,748 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.03%, or an increase of 3,827 people, from the previous population of 76,914 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 19,993 | – | |
| 20,224 | 0.23% | |
| 29,965 | 8.18% | |
| 36,255 | 1.92% | |
| 47,911 | 5.36% | |
| 53,876 | 2.55% | |
| 65,605 | 2.75% | |
| 72,386 | 3.65% | |
| 76,914 | 1.16% | |
| 80,741 | 1.03% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malapatan for the year 2019 was 42,447, broken down into 21,252 males and 21,195 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malapatan is situated at approximately 5° 58' North, 125° 17' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.9 meters or 49.0 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 Malapatan are General Santos, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Alabel, Sarangani, Glan, Sarangani, Maasim, Sarangani, Polomolok, South Cotabato, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, and Malungon, Sarangani. Its distance from the national capital is 1,063.65 kilometers (660.92 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alabel, Sarangani, 14.60 kilometers (9.07 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Glan, Sarangani, 18.82 kilometers (11.70 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Maasim, Sarangani, 34.40 kilometers (21.37 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Polomolok, South Cotabato, 37.10 kilometers (23.06 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 39.92 kilometers (24.81 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Malungon, Sarangani, 44.96 kilometers (27.94 miles) to the North (N2°W)
Nearest cities
- General Santos, 20.42 kilometers (12.69 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 76.50 kilometers (47.53 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 85.88 kilometers (53.37 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 104.16 kilometers (64.72 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 116.79 kilometers (72.57 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Davao City, 125.97 kilometers (78.28 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,063.65 kilometers (660.92 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.