Pandag, officially the Municipality of Pandag (Maguindanaon: Ingud nu Pandag; Iranun: Inged a Pandag; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pandag), is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,356 people.[4]
Pandag | |
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| Municipality of Pandag | |
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 Map of Maguindanao del Sur with Pandag highlighted | |
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.svg)  Pandag Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 6°44′28″N 124°46′58″E / 6.741053°N 124.782714°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Province | Maguindanao del Sur |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | December 30, 2006 |
| Barangays | 8 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Disputed[a] |
| • Representative | Mohamad P. Paglas Sr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 14,287 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85.31 km2 (32.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[4] | |
| • Total | 26,356 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,146 |
| Economy | |
| • Poverty incidence | 48.44 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 92.28 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 29.34 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 90.1 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 11.32 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (MAGELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9616 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)64 |
| Native languages | Maguindanao Tagalog |
It was created out of 8 barangays of Buluan, Maguindanao, by virtue of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 203,[6] which was subsequently ratified in a plebiscite held on December 30, 2006.
Controversial Mohajerin Balayman known as "Odjie" is currently the Mayor. But still not recognized by MILG-BARMM even the COMELEC recount of votes declared Mr. Balayman got the highest votes not Kadafeh Mangudadatu, the former Mayor for 9 years without accomplishment.
Geography
Barangays
Pandag is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Kabuling
- Kayaga
- Kayupo (Cuyapo)
- Lepak
- Lower Dilag
- Malangit
- Pandag
- Upper D’lag
Climate
| Climate data for Pandag, 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)[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 20,557 | — |
| 2010 | 13,795 | −13.51% |
| 2015 | 25,057 | +12.04% |
| 2020 | 26,356 | +1.00% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11] | ||
Economy
Poverty Incidence of Pandag
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2006 61.60 2009 66.77 2012 70.22 2015 61.14 2018 70.18 2021 48.44 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17] |
Notes
References
External links
- Pandag Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- MMA Act No. 203 : An Act Creating Municipality of Pandag in the Province of Maguindanao
- Newly created provinces, municipalities, barangays, converted city Accessed on March 9, 2006.
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System