Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
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| Datu Montawal | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Datu Montawal | |
| Coordinates: 7°6′0″N 124°46′0″E / 7.10000°N 124.76667°ECoordinates: 7°6′0″N 124°46′0″E / 7.10000°N 124.76667°E | |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Barangays | 11 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Dragon Montawal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 461.10 km2 (178.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 31,265 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9610 |
| Dialing code | 64 |
| Income class | 5th |
| Population census of Datu Montawal, Maguindanao | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1995 | 23,962 | — |
| 2000 | 27,010 | +2.42% |
| 2007 | 32,995 | +2.90% |
| 2010 | 31,265 | −1.78% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
Datu Montawal (formerly Pagagawan) is a 5th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 31,265 people in 7,212 households.
The municipality was created under Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 95 on July 18, 2000. It was carved out of the municipality of Pagalungan. It was renamed to Datu Montawal under Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 152 on January 7, 2002.
Barangays
Datu Montawal is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.
- Balatungkayo (Batungkayo)
- Bulit
- Bulod
- Dungguan
- Limbalud
- Maridagao
- Nabundas
- Pagagawan
- Talapas
- Talitay
- Tunggol
- Katitisan
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
External links
- MMA Act No. 95 : An Act Creating the Municipality of Pagagawan in the Province of Maguindanao
- MMA Act No. 152 : An Act Changing the Name of Pagagawan in the Province of Maguindanao to Municipality of Datu Montawal
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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