Datu Paglas, Maguindanao

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Datu Paglas, Maguindanao
Map of Maguindanao showing the location of Datu Paglas
Map of Maguindanao showing the location of Datu Paglas
Coordinates: 6°46′1″N 124°51′″E / <span class="geo-dec geo" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for 6.76694 Expression error: Unexpected / operator">6.76694, Expression error: Unexpected / operator
Country Philippines
Region Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province Maguindanao
Districts Lone district of Maguindanao
Barangays 23
Established November 22, 1973
Government
 - Mayor Datu Mohamad P. Paglas
Area
 - Total 269.50 km² (104.1 sq mi)
Elevation 20 m (66 ft)
Population (2007)
 - Total 29,979
 - Density 111.2/km² (288/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9617
Area code(s) 64
Website: www.datupaglas.gov.ph

Datu Paglas is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines.

[edit] Barangays

Datu Paglas is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.[1]

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

[edit] History

Datu Paglas was created out of 7 northern barrios of the municipality of Columbio on November 22, 1973 by Presidential Decree No. 340.[2] While Columbio was made part of the province of Sultan Kudarat, Datu Paglas was made part of the province of Maguindanao.[3]

Population Census
Census Pop. Rate
1995 15,522
—
2000 20,014 5.61%
2007 29,979 5.73%

[edit] References

  1. ^ National Statistical Coordination Board. PSGC Interactive: Municipality/City: DATU PAGLAS. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
  2. ^ Chan Robles Virtual Law Library (1998-07-19). Presidential Decree No. 340. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
  3. ^ Chan Robles Virtual Law Library (1998-07-19). Presidential Decree No. 341. Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
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