Pigcawayan

Pigcawayan
Municipality
Municipality of Pigcawayan
Pigcawayan Municipal hall
Pigcawayan Municipal hall
Flag of Pigcawayan
Flag
Official seal of Pigcawayan
Seal
Map of Cotabato with Pigcawayan highlighted
Map of Cotabato with Pigcawayan highlighted
Interactive map of Pigcawayan
Pigcawayan is located in Philippines
Pigcawayan
Pigcawayan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°16′44″N 124°25′27″E / 7.278981°N 124.424253°E / 7.278981; 124.424253
CountryPhilippines
RegionSoccsksargen
ProvinceCotabato
District 1st district
FoundedOctober 20, 1953
Barangays40 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJuanito C. Agustin
 • Vice MayorNiel Jake V. Casi
 • RepresentativeEdwin L. Cruzado
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Shadria A. Tejada
  • Jeremiah Peter N. Dela Calzada
  • Almyrah D. Pasaquian–Sumalde
  • Gregorio B. Saljay III
  • Mariano D. Tenizo Jr.
  • Renie Jay A. Soriano
  • Noel G. Egaran
  • Cirilo P. Gomobar
 • Electorate34,445 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
289.98 km2 (111.96 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Highest elevation
382 m (1,253 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
53,593
 • Density184.82/km2 (478.67/sq mi)
 • Households
13,631
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
17.56
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 342.5 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 538.1 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 291.2 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 57.88 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCotabato Electric Cooperative (COTELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9412
PSGC
1204711000
IDD : area code +63 (0)64
Native languagesMaguindanao
Hiligaynon
Cebuano
Iranun
Tagalog
Websitewww.pigcawayan.gov.ph

Pigcawayan, officially the Municipality of Pigcawayan (Maguindanaon: Inged nu Pigkawayan, Jawi: ايڠايد نو ڤيڬكاوين; Iranun: Inged a Pigkawayan, ايڠايد ا ڤيڬكاوين; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Pigkawayan; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Pigkawayan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pigkawayan), is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 53,593 people.

It is sometimes spelled Pigkawayan.

History

Before its creation as a separate and independent Political Unit, Pigcawayan together with Alamada and Libungan were component barangays of Midsayap. Pigcawayan, however at that time was more progressive than the two mentioned.

How Pigcawayan got its name remains undocumented, however a version were given by the early settlers and passed from one generation to another. Herewith, the place now known as Pigcawayan was a battleground for the Iranuns and the Maguindanaons. Due to this fighting the inhabitants would abandon the place to be occupied by the victors. From this evolved the Maguindanaon word "Pigawaan," which meant an abandoned place.

Partial inclusion to the Bangsamoro

In 2019, twelve barangays were among the 63 in North Cotabato which became part of the Special Geographic Area of the newly created Bangsamoro, after having the affirmative vote won to join the autonomous region in a plebiscite held on February 6. Eight of them were among the 39 in the province that unsuccessfully voted for the inclusion in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in 2001, while the other four were proposed to be part of the Bangsamoro, which replaced ARMM by virtue of Republic Act No. 11054.

In 2023, the Bangsamoro Parliament approved the creation of eight new municipalities in the area. Those barangays were organized into Pahamuddin (Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 41) following ratification in a plebiscite on April 13, 2024.

Founding anniversary

Through Presidential Proclamation 692, October 21, 2024 was declared a special non-working day for the commemoration of the municipality's 71st founding anniversary on October 20, which falls on a Sunday.

Geography

Pigcawayan is the last municipality of Cotabato Province coming from Davao City to Cotabato City. It is 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Cotabato City, 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Cotabato Airport and 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the nearest seaport which is the Polloc Port of Parang, Maguindanao del Norte.

Barangays

Pigcawayan is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Anick (Upper Balogo)
  • Upper Baguer (Baguer)
  • Balogo
  • Banucagon
  • Bulucaon
  • Buluan
  • Cabpangi
  • Capayuran
  • Central Panatan
  • Kimarayag
  • Malagakit
  • Maluao
  • North Manuangan
  • Midpapan I
  • Midpapan II
  • Mulok
  • New Culasi
  • New Igbaras
  • New Panay
  • Payong-payong
  • Poblacion I
  • Poblacion II
  • Poblacion III
  • Presbitero
  • Renibon
  • South Manuangan
  • Tigbawan
  • Tubon

Climate

Climate data for Pigcawayan, Cotabato
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 53
(2.1)		 44
(1.7)		 41
(1.6)		 39
(1.5)		 69
(2.7)		 89
(3.5)		 92
(3.6)		 97
(3.8)		 72
(2.8)		 79
(3.1)		 72
(2.8)		 49
(1.9)		 796
(31.1)
Average rainy days 15.3 13.5 16.3 16.9 22.3 23.5 22.5 23.1 19.4 21.5 20.6 17.5 232.4
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Pigcawayan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 22,412—    
1970 26,845+1.82%
1975 24,273−2.00%
1980 26,475+1.75%
1990 42,475+4.84%
1995 46,788+1.83%
2000 51,008+1.87%
2007 59,395+2.12%
2010 59,975+0.35%
2015 66,796+2.07%
2020 52,744−4.85%
2024 53,593+0.38%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
2020 Census count was revised as per PSA Board Resolution
No. 13 Series of 2021 adopted on November 9, 2021.

In the 2024 census, the population of Pigcawayan was 53,593 people, with a density of 160 inhabitants per square kilometre or 410 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Pigcawayan (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
53.45
2003
39.46
2006
33.00
2009
38.98
2012
41.86
2015
38.81
2018
33.20
2021
41.11
2023
17.56

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The municipality is primarily an agricultural area. Common industrial activities are rice and corn mills. There are rice mills found in Poblacion (2), Tubon (4), North and South Manuangan (2), Upper Baguer (10), Balogo (1), and Capayuran (1). Aside from these, there are also 2 Baby Cono/Kiskisan that can be found in 13 barangays.

Processed milled rice by rice mills are usually exported to Cotabato City, Davao City and in some parts of South Cotabato. Milled rice produced by "Kiskisan/Baby Cono" were usually for households consumption by residents of barangays.

Cottage industries include furniture shops that use wood, bamboo and rattan, as well as rice grinder, mini sawmill and machine shops.

As of 2022, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Pigcawayan is ₱11,036,750,604.

Tourism

Katahum Pigcayawan is the proposed tourism brand of the municipality.

Landmarks:

Notable Personalities

References

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