Tantangan, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 9510 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 149.70 km2 (57.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 45,744 |
| Density (2020) | 306 / km2 (791 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 34' North, 124° 46' East (6.5632, 124.7682) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.4 meters (109.4 feet) |
Tantangan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of South Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 149.70 square kilometers or 57.80 square miles which constitutes 3.95% of South Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 45,744. This represented 4.69% of the total population of South Cotabato province, or 0.93% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 306 inhabitants per square kilometer or 791 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tantangan has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukay Pait | 9.15% | 4,186 | 4,383 | -4.49% | -0.96% |
| Cabuling | 4.64% | 2,122 | 2,497 | -15.02% | -3.37% |
| Dumadalig | 10.14% | 4,638 | 4,743 | -2.21% | -0.47% |
| Libas | 7.33% | 3,352 | 2,995 | 11.92% | 2.40% |
| Magon | 5.57% | 2,547 | 2,548 | -0.04% | -0.01% |
| Maibo | 7.17% | 3,282 | 2,697 | 21.69% | 4.22% |
| Mangilala | 2.75% | 1,256 | 1,283 | -2.10% | -0.45% |
| New Cuyapo | 2.53% | 1,158 | 1,279 | -9.46% | -2.07% |
| New Iloilo | 10.50% | 4,802 | 4,227 | 13.60% | 2.72% |
| New Lambunao | 4.62% | 2,113 | 2,329 | -9.27% | -2.03% |
| Poblacion | 18.28% | 8,360 | 8,040 | 3.98% | 0.82% |
| San Felipe | 11.51% | 5,263 | 4,066 | 29.44% | 5.58% |
| Tinongcop | 5.83% | 2,665 | 2,158 | 23.49% | 4.54% |
| Tantangan Total | 45,744 | 43,245 | 5.78% | 1.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tantangan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱99,746,612.75.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,219,934.71 | – |
| 2010 | 56,670,655.13 | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 61,132,350.74 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 62,079,786.54 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 71,210,621.07 | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 79,643,913.13 | 11.84% |
| 2015 | 92,023,709.74 | 15.54% |
| 2016 | 99,746,612.75 | 8.39% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tantangan in the 2015 Census was 43,193 broken down into 10,396 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,337 | 4,948 | 5.32 | |
| 30,044 | 5,590 | 5.37 | |
| 32,636 | 6,583 | 4.96 | |
| 35,825 | 7,524 | 4.76 | |
| 40,461 | 9,465 | 4.27 | |
| 43,193 | 10,396 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tantangan is 5 to 9, with 4,647 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 333 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 939 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,057 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,647 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,416 | 10.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,024 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,146 | 9.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,784 | 8.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,300 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,911 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,279 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,181 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,844 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,468 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,171 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 810 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 538 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 397 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 333 | 0.77% |
| Total | 43,245 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tantangan grew from 12,644 in 1960 to 45,744 in 2020, an increase of 33,100 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 2,499 people, from the previous population of 43,245 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 12,644 | – | |
| 15,943 | 2.29% | |
| 17,147 | 1.47% | |
| 22,207 | 5.31% | |
| 26,346 | 1.72% | |
| 30,044 | 2.49% | |
| 32,636 | 1.79% | |
| 35,825 | 1.29% | |
| 40,461 | 4.53% | |
| 43,245 | 1.27% | |
| 45,744 | 1.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tantangan for the year 2019 was 26,311, broken down into 13,327 males and 12,984 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tantangan is situated at approximately 6° 34' North, 124° 46' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.4 meters or 109.4 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 Tantangan are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, General Santos, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, Buluan, Maguindanao, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, Pandag, Maguindanao, and Norala, South Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 973.35 kilometers (604.81 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, 5.08 kilometers (3.16 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, 9.12 kilometers (5.67 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Buluan, Maguindanao, 11.89 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, 13.76 kilometers (8.55 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Pandag, Maguindanao, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Norala, South Cotabato, 15.06 kilometers (9.36 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 10.97 kilometers (6.82 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 16.74 kilometers (10.40 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 57.35 kilometers (35.63 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 68.57 kilometers (42.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- General Santos, 72.81 kilometers (45.24 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Cotabato City, 86.71 kilometers (53.88 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
Distance from Manila: 973.35 kilometers (604.81 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.