Pangantucan

Pangantucan
Municipality
Municipality of Pangantucan
Flag of Pangantucan
Flag
Official seal of Pangantucan
Seal
Map of Bukidnon with Pangantucan highlighted
Map of Bukidnon with Pangantucan highlighted
Interactive map of Pangantucan
Pangantucan is located in Philippines
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Pangantucan
Pangantucan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°49′59″N 124°49′46″E / 7.8331°N 124.8294°E / 7.8331; 124.8294
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceBukidnon
District 4th district
FoundedJuly 1, 1962
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorManolito G. Garces
 • Vice MayorEdward E. Hernandez
 • RepresentativeLaarni Roque
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Pedro P. Liboon
  • Cristopher A. Garces
  • Armando S. Evangelista Jr.
  • Jab B. Gipulla
  • Ian Boy A. Garcenila
  • Edward E. Hernandez
  • Warlito R. Pactol
  • Pio L. Secadron Sr.
 • Electorate38,157 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
461.72 km2 (178.27 sq mi)
Elevation
801 m (2,628 ft)
Highest elevation
1,196 m (3,924 ft)
Lowest elevation
515 m (1,690 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
60,162
 • Density130.30/km2 (337.47/sq mi)
 • Households
13,188
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
28.54
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 367.4 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 1,265 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 297.9 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 242.9 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityFirst Bukidnon Electric Cooperative (FIBECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8717
PSGC
1001316000
IDD : area code +63 (0)88
Native languagesBinukid
Cebuano
Ata Manobo
Tagalog
Websitewww.pangantucanbuk.gov.ph

Pangantucan, officially the Municipality of Pangantucan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Pangantucan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pangantucan), is a municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 60,162 people.

History

The indigenous groups of Pangantucan are various Talaandig and Manobo tribes. It has also been settled by Dumagat (Visayans) in recent times.

The name “Pangantucan” means wisdom and strength in the Manobo languages and is said to refer to a white stallion that uprooted a bamboo stalk to warn his master, a tribal datu, of approaching raiders from other tribes.

Pangantucan was previously a barrio of Maramag. It was merged in 1931 with Adtuyon, Dominorog, Panalagsagan, Kalilangan and Barandias to form a separate municipal district. It was granted Municipal status in 1961.

Geography

Map of Pangantucan

Pangantucan is situated in south–western Bukidnon and located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of the provincial capital Malaybalay.

Pangantucan shares borders to its south-west and south with the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Cotabato. Within Bukidnon, Kalilangan lies west of Pangantucan while on its north-west is Mount Kitanglad. Valencia is located to the north while Maramag, Don Carlos and Kadingilan are located to the east and south.

Pangantucan has a land area of 46,172 hectares (114,090 acres), making it the ninth largest component subdivision of Bukidnon.

Pangantucan is also home to lakes Napalit and Mata, which are located at a distance of one kilometer from each other in Barangay Pigtauranan. Lake Napalit is a tectonic lake situated outside Mount Kalatungan. It has an estimated area of 36 hectares and a depth of 80 feet and also contains an islet. In between the two lakes is a marsh containing naturally bonsai-ed trees and tikog plants.

Barangays

Pangantucan is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
101316001 Adtuyon 6.9% 4,151 3,670 ▴ 0.85%
101316002 Bacusanon 9.3% 5,569 4,182 ▴ 1.99%
101316003 Bangahan 4.5% 2,702 2,674 ▴ 0.07%
101316004 Barandias 4.4% 2,673 2,126 ▴ 1.59%
101316005 Concepcion 1.4% 816 658 ▴ 1.49%
101316006 Gandingan 3.0% 1,825 1,907 ▾ −0.30%
101316007 Kimanait 6.2% 3,739 3,557 ▴ 0.34%
101316008 Kipadukan 2.8% 1,676 1,784 ▾ −0.43%
101316009 Langcataon 3.4% 2,065 2,122 ▾ −0.19%
101316010 Lantay 3.8% 2,266 2,131 ▴ 0.42%
101316011 Madaya 2.6% 1,552 1,294 ▴ 1.26%
101316012 Malipayon 5.1% 3,042 3,203 ▾ −0.35%
101316013 Mendis 2.3% 1,401 1,278 ▴ 0.63%
101316014 Nabaliwa 3.7% 2,226 1,780 ▴ 1.55%
101316015 New Eden 2.0% 1,177 1,112 ▴ 0.39%
101316016 Payad 2.1% 1,255 1,239 ▴ 0.09%
101316017 Pigtauranan 4.1% 2,480 2,445 ▴ 0.10%
101316018 Poblacion 18.2% 10,970 10,339 ▴ 0.41%
101316019 Portulin 2.6% 1,541 1,274 ▴ 1.32%
Total 60,162 48,775 ▴ 1.45%

Topography

Pangantucan is characterized by hilly and mountainous areas. To its north-west portion is Mount Kalatungan, the second highest peak in Bukidnon with an elevation of 2,824 metres (9,265 ft).

Climate

The climate of Pangantucan is of Type IV of the Modified Corona's Climate Classification. It is characterized by more or less evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year with rare incidences of tropical cyclones. Rainfall is influenced by the rain shadow generated by the mountain ranges of eastern Bukidnon and adjoining highlands.

Climate data for Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 27
(81)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 26
(79)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 174
(6.9)		 145
(5.7)		 159
(6.3)		 192
(7.6)		 302
(11.9)		 343
(13.5)		 297
(11.7)		 265
(10.4)		 244
(9.6)		 293
(11.5)		 306
(12.0)		 188
(7.4)		 2,908
(114.5)
Average rainy days 17.4 14.4 17.4 21.3 27.6 28.0 27.9 26.9 25.0 26.9 26.0 21.1 279.9
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Pangantucan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 2,165—    
1948 1,869−1.62%
1960 12,356+17.04%
1970 17,458+3.51%
1975 24,734+7.24%
1980 29,065+3.28%
1990 35,777+2.10%
1995 38,418+1.34%
2000 43,202+2.55%
2007 46,689+1.08%
2010 48,775+1.60%
2015 53,126+1.64%
2020 56,580+1.33%
2024 60,162+1.48%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Pangantucan was 60,162 people, with a density of 130 inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile.

Most in the municipality where is majority are Catholics. Some of the people are practiced are Islam as well indigenous religion.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Pangantucan (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
55.17
2003
53.21
2006
41.60
2009
53.19
2012
51.66
2015
49.10
2018
31.70
2021
31.86
2023
28.54

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Notes

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