Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
| Datu Montawal | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Maguindanao showing the location of Pagagawan, now Datu Montawal | |
.svg.png)  Datu Montawal Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 7°6′0″N 124°46′0″E / 7.10000°N 124.76667°ECoordinates: 7°6′0″N 124°46′0″E / 7.10000°N 124.76667°E | |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Established | July 18, 2000 |
| Barangays | 11 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Dragon Montawal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 461.10 km2 (178.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 31,265 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9610 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)64 |
| Income class | 5th |
Datu Montawal (formerly Pagagawan) is a 5th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 31,265 people in 7,212 households.
The municipality, then known as Pagagawan, was created under Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 95 on July 18, 2000, carved out of the municipality of Pagalungan.[2] It was renamed to Datu Montawal under Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 152 on January 7, 2002.[3]
Barangays
Datu Montawal is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.
- Balatungkayo (Batungkayo)
- Bulit
- Bulod
- Dungguan
- Katitisan
- Limbalud
- Maridagao
- Nabundas
- Pagagawan
- Talapas
- Talitay
- Tunggol
Demographics
| Population census of Datu Montawal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1995 | 23,962 | — |
| 2000 | 27,010 | +2.60% |
| 2007 | 32,995 | +2.80% |
| 2010 | 31,265 | −1.94% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[4] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 95; An Act Creating the Municipality of Pagagawan in the Province of Maguindanao, and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 152; An Act Changing the Name of Pagagawan in the Province of Maguindanao to Municipality of Datu Montawal" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
External links
- MMA Act No. 95 : An Act Creating the Municipality of Pagagawan in the Province of Maguindanao
- MMA Act No. 152 : An Act Changing the Name of Pagagawan in the Province of Maguindanao to Municipality of Datu Montawal
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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