Datu Salibo

Datu Salibo
Municipality
Municipality of Datu Salibo
Municipal Hall
Municipal Hall
Flag of Datu Salibo
Flag
Official seal of Datu Salibo
Seal
Interactive map of Datu Salibo
Datu Salibo is located in Philippines
Datu Salibo
Datu Salibo
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°01′N 124°30′E / 7.02°N 124.5°E / 7.02; 124.5
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceMaguindanao del Sur
House district Lone district
Parliamentary district2nd district
FoundedJuly 30, 2009
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorKhominie B. Sandigan
 • Vice MayorOmar K. Ali
 • House RepresentativeEsmael Mangudadatu
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Hedarie L. Menak
  • Mustala S. Tulino
  • Saudi L. Kusain
  • Ansarie A. Menak
  • Busrha O. Sandigan
  • Abdillah D. Singh
  • Albasser K. Mamalapat
  • Allan T. Ganoy
 • Electorate14,900 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
150.62 km2 (58.15 sq mi)
Elevation
7.0 m (23.0 ft)
Highest elevation
46 m (151 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
21,295
 • Density141.38/km2 (366.18/sq mi)
 • Households
3,244
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
49.66
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 104.1 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 144.8 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 96.22 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 38.6 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMaguindanao Electric Cooperative (MAGELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9607
PSGC
1903836000
IDD : area code +63 (0)64
Native languagesMaguindanao
Tagalog

Datu Salibo, officially the Municipality of Datu Salibo (Maguindanaon: Ingud nu Datu Salibo; Iranun: Inged a Datu Salibo; Tagalog: Bayan ng Datu Salibo), is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it had a population of 21,295.

History

Muslim Mindanao Act No. 222 was enacted by the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly and subsequently amended by MMA No. 253, creating the municipality of Salibo out 17 barangays. The ARMM act was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the COMELEC on July 30, 2009.

It included 4 entire barangays and portions of 10 barangays from Datu Piang (Dulawan), and 2 entire barangays and a portion of one barangay from the municipality of Datu Saudi Ampatuan.

Geography

Barangays

Datu Salibo is composed of 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Alonganan
  • Andavit
  • Balanakan
  • Buayan
  • Butilen
  • Dado
  • Damabalas
  • Duaminanga
  • Kalipapa
  • Liong
  • Magaslong
  • Masigay
  • Pagatin
  • Pandi
  • Penditen
  • Sambulawan
  • Tee

Climate

Climate data for Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 32
(89)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19
(0.7)		 14
(0.6)		 15
(0.6)		 18
(0.7)		 33
(1.3)		 42
(1.7)		 44
(1.7)		 42
(1.7)		 30
(1.2)		 31
(1.2)		 28
(1.1)		 17
(0.7)		 333
(13.2)
Average rainy days 6.9 5.6 6.9 8.1 15.1 17.5 17.8 18.5 14.9 14.9 12.4 8.0 146.6
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Population census of Datu Salibo
YearPop.±% p.a.
2010 15,062—    
2015 14,947−0.15%
2020 18,795+4.94%
2024 21,295+3.04%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Datu Salibo

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2009
52.48
2012
74.17
2015
55.22
2018
59.31
2021
38.16

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Datu Salibo | (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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  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. February 6, 2026. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
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  6. ↑ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 222; An Act Creating the Municipality of Datu Salibo in the Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Maguindanao residents okay 3 new towns". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ "NSCB - ActiveStats - PSGC Interactive - PSGC Updates (Third Quarter 2009)". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Datu Salibo, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  10. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  11. ↑ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  12. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  13. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  14. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.