Pandag

Pandag
Municipality
Municipality of Pandag
Municipal Compound and Hall
Municipal Compound and Hall
Flag of Pandag
Flag
Official seal of Pandag
Seal
Map of Maguindanao del Sur with Pandag highlighted
Map of Maguindanao del Sur with Pandag highlighted
Interactive map of Pandag
Pandag is located in Philippines
Pandag
Pandag
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°44′28″N 124°46′58″E / 6.741053°N 124.782714°E / 6.741053; 124.782714
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceMaguindanao del Sur
House district Lone district
Parliamentary district4th district
FoundedDecember 30, 2006
Barangays8 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMohajeran "Odjie" Balayman
 • Vice MayorSanny S. Macalintangui
 • House RepresentativeMohamad P. Paglas Sr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Dondon Abdulatip
  • Meng Kabugatan
  • Abedin Kando
  • Marigen Mangudadatu
  • Abusama Ansid
  • Anwar Kalipapa
  • Laga Mamalinta
  • Norsia Hasim
 • Electorate16,226 voters (2025)
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
 (2024 census)
 • Total
31,329
 • Density367.2/km2 (951.1/sq mi)
 • Households
4,146
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
55.5
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 121.8 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 248.7 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 134.6 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 48.79 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMaguindanao Electric Cooperative (MAGELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9616
PSGC
1903833000
IDD : area code +63 (0)64
Native languagesMaguindanao
Tagalog

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 2024 census, it had a population of 31,329.

It was created out of 8 barangays of Buluan, by virtue of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 203, which was subsequently ratified in a plebiscite held on December 30, 2006.

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 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 Pandag
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 20,557—    
2010 13,795−13.51%
2015 25,057+12.04%
2020 26,356+1.07%
2024 31,329+4.24%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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

Notes

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Pandag | (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.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 203; An Act Creating Municipality of Pandag in the Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "Pandag, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ 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 29 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  16. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  19. ↑ "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.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.