Datu Paglas

Datu Paglas
Municipality
Municipality of Datu Paglas
Flag of Datu Paglas
Flag
Official seal of Datu Paglas
Seal
Map of Maguindanao del Sur with Datu Paglas highlighted
Map of Maguindanao del Sur with Datu Paglas highlighted
Interactive map of Datu Paglas
Datu Paglas is located in Philippines
Datu Paglas
Datu Paglas
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°46′01″N 124°51′00″E / 6.7669°N 124.85°E / 6.7669; 124.85
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceMaguindanao del Sur
House district Lone district
Parliamentary district4th district
FoundedNovember 22, 1973
Named forDatu Ibrahim Paglas Sr.
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAbubakar P. Paglas
 • Vice MayorIbrahim P. Paglas IV
 • House RepresentativeMohamad P. Paglas Sr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Mossaiddi-in P. Dimapalao
  • Maaruf M. Nando
  • Anuar M. Pompong
  • Samir N. Alim
  • Armando S. Tocao
  • Eskak B. Makungay
  • Lukman T. Bukol
  • Saidali O. Akmad
 • Electorate24,932 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
132.10 km2 (51.00 sq mi)
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Highest elevation
575 m (1,886 ft)
Lowest elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
38,446
 • Density291.04/km2 (753.78/sq mi)
 • Households
5,588
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
45.21
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 178.9 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 328.3 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 166.1 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 1.815 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (SUKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9617
PSGC
1903805000
IDD : area code +63 (0)64
Native languagesMaguindanao
Tagalog

Datu Paglas, officially the Municipality of Datu Paglas (Maguindanaon: Ingud nu Datu Paglas; Iranun: Inged a Datu Paglas; Tagalog: Bayan ng Datu Paglas), is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it had a population of 38,446.

History

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

In 2021, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters occupied the market.

Geography

Barangays

Datu Paglas is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

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

Climate

Climate data for Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur
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)

Demographics

Population census of Datu Paglas
YearPop.±% p.a.
1975 6,816—    
1980 8,262+3.92%
1990 13,970+5.39%
1995 15,522+1.99%
2000 20,014+5.60%
2007 29,979+5.73%
2010 20,290−13.24%
2015 28,387+6.60%
2020 33,682+3.67%
2024 38,446+3.23%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Datu Paglas

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
61.05
2003
46.76
2006
47.20
2009
48.37
2012
76.37
2015
52.71
2018
65.06
2021
38.16

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Notable people

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Datu Paglas | (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.
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  6. ↑ Chan Robles Virtual Law Library (July 19, 1998). "Presidential Decree No. 340". Retrieved May 19, 2008.
  7. ↑ Chan Robles Virtual Law Library (July 19, 1998). "Presidential Decree No. 341". Retrieved May 18, 2008.
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  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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