Datu Paglas

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Datu Paglas
Municipality of Datu Paglas
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Datu Paglas
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°46′01″N124°51′00″E / 6.7669°N 124.85°E / 6.7669; 124.85
Country Philippines
Region Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province Maguindanao del Sur
District Lone district
Founded November 22, 1973
Named after Datu Ibrahim Paglas Sr.
Barangays 23 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  Type Sangguniang Bayan
   Mayor Abubakar P. Paglas
   Vice Mayor Ibrahim P. Paglas IV
   Representative Mohamad P. Paglas Sr.
   Municipal Council
Members
  • Mossaiddi-in P. Dimapalao
  • Maaruf M. Nando
  • Anuar M. Pompong
  • Samir N. Alim
  • Armando S. Tocao
  • Eskak B. Makungay
  • Lukman T. Bukol
  • Saidali O. Akmad
   Electorate 24,932 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
  Total
132.10 km2 (51.00 sq mi)
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Highest elevation
575 m (1,886 ft)
Lowest elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
  Total
33,682
  Density250/km2 (660/sq mi)
   Households
5,588
Economy
   Income class 4th municipal income class
   Poverty incidence
38.16
% (2021) [4]
   Revenue 207.6 million (2022)
   Assets 303.2 million (2022)
   Expenditure 162.8 million (2022)
   Liabilities 2.747 million (2022)
Service provider
  ElectricitySultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (SUKELCO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9617
PSGC
IDD : area code +63(0)64
Native languages Maguindanao
Tagalog

Datu Paglas, officially the Municipality of Datu Paglas (Maguindanaon: Ingud nu Datu Paglas; Iranun: Inged a Datu Paglas; Tagalog : Bayan ng Datu Paglas), is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,682 people. [3]

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History

Datu Paglas was created out of 7 northern barangays of the municipality of Columbio on November 22, 1973, by Presidential Decree No. 340. [5] While Columbio was made part of the province of Sultan Kudarat, Datu Paglas was made part of the province of Maguindanao. [6]

In 2021, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters occupied the market.

Geography

Barangays

Datu Paglas is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Alip (Poblacion)
  • Bonawan
  • Bulod
  • Damalusay
  • Damawato
  • Datang
  • Elbebe
  • Kalumenga (Kalumanga)
  • Katil
  • Lipao
  • Lomoyon
  • Madidis
  • Makat
  • Malala
  • Mangadeg
  • Manindolo
  • Mao
  • Napok
  • Palao sa Buto
  • Poblacion
  • Puya
  • Salendab
  • Sepaka

Climate

Climate data for Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)31
(88)
31
(88)
32
(90)
32
(90)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)64
(2.5)
45
(1.8)
59
(2.3)
71
(2.8)
140
(5.5)
179
(7.0)
192
(7.6)
198
(7.8)
163
(6.4)
147
(5.8)
113
(4.4)
66
(2.6)
1,437
(56.5)
Average rainy days12.210.312.715.726.027.428.128.226.026.722.916.6252.8
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [8]

Demographics

Population census of Datu Paglas
YearPop.±% p.a.
1975 6,816    
1980 8,262+3.92%
1990 13,970+5.39%
1995 15,522+1.99%
2000 20,014+5.60%
2007 29,979+5.73%
2010 20,290−13.24%
2015 28,387+6.60%
2020 33,682+3.42%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [10] [11] [12]

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Datu Paglas

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
61.05
2003
46.76
2006
47.20
2009
48.37
2012
76.37
2015
52.71
2018
65.06
2021
38.16

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

Notable people

References

  1. Municipality of Datu Paglas | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN   0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library (July 19, 1998). "Presidential Decree No. 340" . Retrieved May 19, 2008.
  6. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library (July 19, 1998). "Presidential Decree No. 341" . Retrieved May 18, 2008.
  7. National Statistical Coordination Board. "PSGC Interactive: Municipality/City: DATU PAGLAS". Archived from the original on 2007-11-24. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
  8. "Datu Paglas, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  9. Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  21. Dormiendo, Gino (December 7, 2000). "Lav Diaz vs mediocrity". Manila Standard . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A30. Retrieved February 13, 2023.