Malungon
Malungon | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Malungon | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | ملوڠون |
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Seal | |
Map of Sarangani with Malungon highlighted | |
Interactive map of Malungon | |
Malungon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 6°22′39″N 125°16′22″E / 6.377592°N 125.272647°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Soccsksargen |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone District |
| Barangays | 31 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Reynaldo F. Constantino |
| • Vice Mayor | Maria Theresa D. Constantino |
| • Representative | Steve Solon |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 71,045 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 750.92 km2 (289.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 108,429 |
| • Density | 144.39/km2 (373.98/sq mi) |
| • Households | 25,809 |
| Demonym | Malungonian |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 37.78 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 516.9 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 852.2 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 481.9 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 347.9 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | South Cotabato 2 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9503 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)83 |
| Native languages | Cebuano Tboli Maguindanao Blaan Tagalog , Tagakaulo |
| Website | malungon |
Malungon, officially the Municipality of Malungon (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Malungon; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Malungun, Jawi: ايڠد نوملوڠون; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malungon), is a municipality in the province of Sarangani,[5] Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 108,429 people.[6]
The only landlocked municipality in Sarangani, Malungon lies in the north-eastern part of the province. It is bounded on the west by Tupi, South Cotabato, on the north by the province of Davao del Sur, east by Malita, capital of the newly created province of Davao Occidental, on the south by Alabel (the provincial capital) and General Santos, and on the south-west by Polomolok, South Cotabato.
Malungon has also marked milestones such as its foundation anniversary, which has been covered in national media.[7]
History
Malungon was created as a municipality through Republic Act No. 5522, which was approved on June 21, 1969. It was formerly part of the municipality of General Santos, then under the province of South Cotabato before the creation of Sarangani Province.[8]
Geography
Barangays
Malungon is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
Climate
| Climate data for Malungon, Sarangani | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 54 (2.1) |
41 (1.6) |
56 (2.2) |
81 (3.2) |
154 (6.1) |
212 (8.3) |
223 (8.8) |
218 (8.6) |
192 (7.6) |
184 (7.2) |
135 (5.3) |
73 (2.9) |
1,623 (63.9) |
| Average rainy days | 10.4 | 9.1 | 11.2 | 14.4 | 24.6 | 27.0 | 26.7 | 26.1 | 25.6 | 26.9 | 22.6 | 15.1 | 239.7 |
| Source: Meteoblue [10] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 13,629 | — |
| 1975 | 30,060 | +17.19% |
| 1980 | 38,677 | +5.17% |
| 1990 | 57,982 | +4.13% |
| 1995 | 92,433 | +9.13% |
| 2000 | 93,232 | +0.18% |
| 2007 | 95,993 | +0.40% |
| 2010 | 95,044 | −0.36% |
| 2015 | 103,604 | +1.66% |
| 2020 | 105,465 | +0.38% |
| 2024 | 108,429 | +0.67% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15] | ||
Economy
Poverty incidence of Malungon
66.80
50.63
37.90
45.33
47.04
48.31
34.20
37.78
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]
Malungon's economy is largely based on agriculture with a high level production of dried coconut meat. Animal husbandry is the second biggest income earner, notably cattle farming. Other agricultural products are coconuts, maize, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, pork, eggs, beef, and fish.
The economy has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport.
Malungon was among the municipalities recognized at the 2025 Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities awards and forum organized by The Manila Times.[24]
The municipality was also included as one of the stops in the Philippine Experience Program, a tourism initiative highlighting cultural and heritage sites across the country.[25]
The municipality has also been featured in national media for its scenic locations, including areas noted for their resemblance to cherry blossom landscapes.[26]
Malungon was among the municipalities recognized at the 2025 Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities awards and forum organized by The Manila Times.[27]
The municipality was included as one of the stops in the Philippine Experience Program, a tourism initiative highlighting cultural and heritage sites across the country.[28]
National media outlets have likewise featured scenic locations in Malungon, including areas noted for their resemblance to cherry blossom landscapes.[29]
Malungon has been included in national competitiveness assessments through the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry.[30]
References
- ^ Municipality of Malungon | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Official Website of the Provincial Government of Sarangani - Malungon". sarangani.gov.ph. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Malungon town celebrates 51st foundation day". The Manila Times. July 27, 2020.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 5522". Lawphil.
- ^ "Home". kafyeblaan.com.
- ^ "Malungon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Model cities, municipalities cultivate first-world economies through good governance". The Manila Times. November 21, 2025.
- ^ "Malungon Center: Community Helpers to Culture Promoters in Sarangani". ABS-CBN. June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Mala cherry blossoms na mga bulaklak, namumukadkad sa Malungon, Sarangani". GMA News. February 21, 2024.
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- ^ "Malungon Profile - CMCI". Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index.
External links
- Official Facebook page of the Municipality of Malungon
- Official Website of the Municipality of Malungon
- Malungon Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Malungon Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- Malungon Municipal Profile at the Province of Sarangani Official Website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine