Tampakan

Tampakan, officially the Municipality of Tampakan (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Tampakan; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Tampakan; Ilocano: Ili ti Tampakan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tampakan; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Tampakan, Jawi: ايڠد نو تمڤاكن), is a municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,018 people.^[5]

Tampakan is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. Brgy. Captain Neil Ryan Escobillo currently serves as the ABC President of Tampakan and concurrently holds the position of ABC President for the Province of South Cotabato. In view of his provincial responsibilities, the ABC Vice President of Tampakan, Brgy. Captain Sotero N. Castillanes, assumes the role of ex officio member representing Tampakan.

There are 3 barangays which classified as urban (highlighted in bold)

Tampakan, South Cotabato experiences a relatively mild and consistent climate throughout the year. The average daily maximum temperature ranges from 22 °C to 24 °C (72 °F to 75 °F), while the minimum stays between 15 °C and 17 °C (59 °F to 63 °F). Rainfall is spread across the year, with a total annual precipitation of approximately 1,623 mm (63.9 inches). The wettest months are June to October, each receiving over 180 mm of rain and experiencing 25 to 27 rainy days. In contrast, the driest months are January to March, with rainfall below 60 mm and fewer than 12 rainy days per month. Overall, the climate is cool and wet, especially during the mid-year monsoon season.

Tampakan has experienced consistent population growth over the decades. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the population rose from 10,731 in 1970 to 41,018 in 2020. The most significant growth occurred between 1970 and 1975, with an annual increase of 8.16%. Growth continued at a steadier pace in the following decades, with the population reaching 18,057 in 1980, 25,526 in 1990, and 33,011 in 2000. While growth persisted into the 21st century, it began to slow, recording 34,245 in 2007, 36,254 in 2010, and 39,525 in 2015. By 2020, the growth rate had declined to 0.73% annually. This gradual deceleration suggests a shift toward population stabilization in recent years.

Churches in Tampakan:

• Lifehouse Community of Faith, Inc. (SBC), Brgy. Poblacion
• Greenland Community Church (SBC), Brgy. Buto
• Greenview Baptist Church (SBC), Brgy. Buto
• Amazing Grace Baptist Church (SBC), Brgy. Maltana
• Snip Baptist Church (SBC), Brgy. Tablu
• Liberty Baptist Church (SBC), Brgy. Liberty
• Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Brgy. Sta. Cruz
• Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Brgy. Poblacion
• Born Again Sanctuary of Praise, Brgy. Poblacion
• Iglesia Ni Cristo, Brgy. Poblacion
• Assembly of God Church, Brgy. Poblacion

Poverty incidence of Tampakan

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^{[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]}

There is a proposed copper and gold mine in Tampakan. Once approved for operations, the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project will be the largest in the Philippines and among the largest copper mines in the world.^[20]

The local government of Tampakan has for now cancelled its agreement with Sagittarius Mines to develop the reserves into a mine in 2020 alleging that the terms of the deal is lopsided against residents and the community^[21]

• Tampakan Profile at PhilAtlas.com
• Tampakan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information