General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao del Sur

General Salipada K. Pendatun, officially the Municipality of General Salipada K. Pendatun (Maguindanaon: Inged nu General Salipada K. Pendatun; Iranun: Inged a General Salipada K. Pendatun; Tagalog: Bayan ng Heneral Salipada K. Pendatun), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,263 people.[3]

General Salipada K. Pendatun
Municipality of General Salipada K. Pendatun
Flag of General Salipada K. Pendatun
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Map of Maguindanao del Sur with General Salipada K. Pendatun highlighted
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General Salipada K. Pendatun is located in Philippines
General Salipada K. Pendatun
General Salipada K. Pendatun
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°47′49″N 124°42′09″E / 6.79694°N 124.7025°E / 6.79694; 124.7025
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceMaguindanao del Sur
District Lone district
FoundedApril 7, 1991
Named forSalipada Pendatun
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRafsanjani P. Ali
 • Vice MayorNorodin P. Masukat
 • RepresentativeMohamad P. Paglas Sr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate20,771 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total189.37 km2 (73.12 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Highest elevation
38 m (125 ft)
Lowest elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total31,263
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
 • Households
4,906
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
73.75
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 126.6 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 56.13 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 130 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 16.38 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (SUKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9618
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)64
Native languagesMaguindanao
Tagalog
Websitewww.genskpendatun.gov.ph

It is named for General Salipada K. Pendatun (1912 – 1985), who is a forerunner Mindanaoan Legislator and General during the Second World War.

History edit

On April 7, 1991, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 3 created the Municipality of General S. K. Pendatun out of the municipality of Buluan,[5][6] making it the first local government unit created by the ARMM Regional Assembly.[7] The municipality of Paglat was created out of four of its barangays on September 29, 2001.[8]

Geography edit

Barangays edit

General Salipada K. Pendatun is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[9] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Badak
  • Bulod
  • Kaladturan
  • Kulasi
  • Lao-lao
  • Lasangan
  • Lower Idtig
  • Lumabao
  • Makainis
  • Midconding
  • Midpandacan
  • Panosolen
  • Pidtiguian
  • Quipolot
  • Ramcor
  • Sadangin
  • Sumakubay
  • Tonggol
  • Upper Lasangan

Climate edit

Climate data for General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
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 days 12.2 10.3 12.7 15.7 26.0 27.4 28.1 28.2 26.0 26.7 22.9 16.6 252.8
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[10]

Demographics edit

Population census of
General Salipada K. Pendatun
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 20,280—    
2000 28,374+7.46%
2007 36,038+3.35%
2010 24,004−13.75%
2015 28,103+3.05%
2020 31,263+2.12%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14]

Economy edit


References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of General Salipada K. Pendatun | (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. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ^ "Regional Act No. 3; An Act Creating the Municipality of General Salipada K. Pendatun in the Province of Maguindanao, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  6. ^ Philippine Statistics Authority (April 23, 2001). "Census 2000 Final Counts". Archived from the original on November 26, 2007. Retrieved May 20, 2008.
  7. ^ Institute for Autonomy and Governance. "List of MMA Acts" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 9, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2008.
  8. ^ Philippine Statistics Authority (April 16, 2008). "2007 Census of Population: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 5, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2008.
  9. ^ National Statistical Coordination Board. "PSGC Interactive: Municipality/City: GEN. S. K. PENDATUN". Archived from the original on November 24, 2007. Retrieved May 20, 2008.
  10. ^ "General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  11. ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  13. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "Province of Maguindanao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  15. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  17. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  18. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  19. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  20. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

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