Malungon, Province of Sarangani
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Mindanao |
Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
Province | Sarangani |
Barangay count | 31 |
Postal code | 9503 |
Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
Area (2013) | 750.92 km2 (289.93 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 105,465 |
Density (2020) | 140 / km2 (364 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 6° 23' North, 125° 16' East (6.3752, 125.2717) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 147.6 meters (484.2 feet) |
Malungon is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Sarangani.
The municipality has a land area of 750.92 square kilometers or 289.93 square miles which constitutes 20.62% of Sarangani's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 105,465. This represented 18.87% of the total population of Sarangani province, or 2.15% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 140 inhabitants per square kilometer or 364 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malungon has 31 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) |
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Alkikan | 1.14% | 1,204 | 1,161 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
Ampon | 1.95% | 2,055 | 1,893 | 8.56% | 1.74% |
Atlae | 2.19% | 2,312 | 2,188 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
Banahaw | 1.98% | 2,089 | 1,999 | 4.50% | 0.93% |
Banate | 3.74% | 3,944 | 4,134 | -4.60% | -0.99% |
B'Laan | 1.49% | 1,567 | 1,482 | 5.74% | 1.18% |
Datal Batong | 2.94% | 3,098 | 2,536 | 22.16% | 4.30% |
Datal Bila | 0.84% | 885 | 1,249 | -29.14% | -6.99% |
Datal Tampal | 3.08% | 3,249 | 2,913 | 11.53% | 2.32% |
J. P. Laurel | 2.59% | 2,731 | 2,943 | -7.20% | -1.56% |
Kawayan | 2.04% | 2,147 | 1,712 | 25.41% | 4.88% |
Kibala | 0.72% | 757 | 739 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
Kiblat | 2.32% | 2,452 | 2,508 | -2.23% | -0.47% |
Kinabalan | 1.99% | 2,096 | 2,107 | -0.52% | -0.11% |
Lower Mainit | 2.09% | 2,205 | 2,344 | -5.93% | -1.28% |
Lutay | 3.84% | 4,055 | 4,355 | -6.89% | -1.49% |
Malabod | 1.46% | 1,541 | 1,524 | 1.12% | 0.23% |
Malalag Cogon | 4.62% | 4,875 | 4,512 | 8.05% | 1.64% |
Malandag | 15.15% | 15,975 | 15,071 | 6.00% | 1.23% |
Malungon Gamay | 2.74% | 2,895 | 2,963 | -2.29% | -0.49% |
Nagpan | 3.32% | 3,497 | 3,298 | 6.03% | 1.24% |
Panamin | 1.60% | 1,685 | 1,757 | -4.10% | -0.88% |
Poblacion | 9.37% | 9,882 | 9,895 | -0.13% | -0.03% |
San Juan | 1.42% | 1,495 | 1,185 | 26.16% | 5.01% |
San Miguel | 2.71% | 2,855 | 2,892 | -1.28% | -0.27% |
San Roque | 4.29% | 4,521 | 4,105 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
Talus | 2.20% | 2,318 | 2,774 | -16.44% | -3.71% |
Tamban | 7.85% | 8,278 | 8,219 | 0.72% | 0.15% |
Upper Biangan | 2.88% | 3,040 | 2,717 | 11.89% | 2.39% |
Upper Lumabat | 1.84% | 1,945 | 2,138 | -9.03% | -1.97% |
Upper Mainit | 3.62% | 3,817 | 4,291 | -11.05% | -2.43% |
Malungon Total | 105,465 | 103,604 | 1.80% | 0.38% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malungon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱254,551,160.78.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 146,790,631.91 | – |
2010 | 155,619,227.70 | 6.01% |
2011 | 170,473,032.45 | 9.54% |
2012 | 164,784,037.23 | -3.34% |
2013 | 180,021,221.16 | 9.25% |
2014 | 204,588,564.38 | 13.65% |
2015 | 233,181,956.22 | 13.98% |
2016 | 254,551,160.78 | 9.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malungon in the 2015 Census was 103,400 broken down into 24,581 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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57,624 | 10,835 | 5.32 | |
92,365 | 17,370 | 5.32 | |
93,159 | 18,924 | 4.92 | |
95,945 | 20,038 | 4.79 | |
94,919 | 21,459 | 4.42 | |
103,400 | 24,581 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malungon is 10 to 14, with 12,541 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 606 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 2,339 | 2.26% |
1 to 4 | 10,047 | 9.70% |
5 to 9 | 12,491 | 12.06% |
10 to 14 | 12,541 | 12.10% |
15 to 19 | 11,278 | 10.89% |
20 to 24 | 9,675 | 9.34% |
25 to 29 | 8,117 | 7.83% |
30 to 34 | 6,870 | 6.63% |
35 to 39 | 6,663 | 6.43% |
40 to 44 | 5,826 | 5.62% |
45 to 49 | 4,822 | 4.65% |
50 to 54 | 3,950 | 3.81% |
55 to 59 | 2,978 | 2.87% |
60 to 64 | 2,211 | 2.13% |
65 to 69 | 1,502 | 1.45% |
70 to 74 | 1,030 | 0.99% |
75 to 79 | 658 | 0.64% |
80 and over | 606 | 0.58% |
Total | 103,604 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malungon grew from 13,629 in 1970 to 105,465 in 2020, an increase of 91,836 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 1,861 people, from the previous population of 103,604 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
13,629 | – | |
30,060 | 17.20% | |
38,677 | 5.17% | |
57,982 | 4.13% | |
92,433 | 9.13% | |
93,232 | 0.18% | |
95,993 | 0.40% | |
95,044 | -0.36% | |
103,604 | 1.66% | |
105,465 | 0.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malungon for the year 2019 was 72,319, broken down into 37,497 males and 34,822 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malungon is situated at approximately 6° 23' North, 125° 16' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 147.6 meters or 484.2 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 Malungon are General Santos, Digos, Davao del Sur, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Sulop, Davao del Sur, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, Malalag, Davao del Sur, Polomolok, South Cotabato, Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, and Padada, Davao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 1,022.62 kilometers (635.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sulop, Davao del Sur, 25.94 kilometers (16.12 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, 26.94 kilometers (16.74 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Malalag, Davao del Sur, 27.76 kilometers (17.25 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Polomolok, South Cotabato, 28.91 kilometers (17.96 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, 29.75 kilometers (18.49 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Padada, Davao del Sur, 30.14 kilometers (18.73 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
Nearest cities
- General Santos, 31.11 kilometers (19.33 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 41.70 kilometers (25.91 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 49.27 kilometers (30.62 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 72.60 kilometers (45.11 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 74.07 kilometers (46.03 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Davao City, 84.61 kilometers (52.57 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,022.62 kilometers (635.43 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.