Malungon

Malungon, officially the Municipality of Malungon (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Malungon; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malungon), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 103,604 people.[3]

Malungon
Municipality
Municipality of Malungon
Map of Sarangani with Malungon highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Malungon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°16′N 125°17′E
Country Philippines
RegionSoccsksargen (Region XII)
ProvinceSarangani
DistrictLone District
Barangays31 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMaria Theresa D. Constantino
 • Vice MayorMariano S. Escalada, Jr.
 • CongressmanRogelio D. Pacquiao
 • Electorate72,319 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total750.92 km2 (289.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total103,604
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
 • Households
24,508
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence48.31% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)254,551,160.78 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9503
PSGC
128007000
IDD : area code +63 (0)83
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesCebuano
Tboli
Maguindanao
Blaan language
Tagalog

Malungon is a landlocked town at the north-eastern part of Sarangani. 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 City, and on the south-west by Polomolok, South Cotabato.

Barangays

Malungon is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.

  • Alkikan
  • Ampon
  • Atlae
  • Banahaw
  • Banate
  • Blaan[5]
  • Datal Batong
  • Datal Bila
  • Datal Tampal
  • J.P. Laurel
  • Kawayan
  • Kibala
  • Kiblat
  • Kinabalan
  • Lower Mainit
  • Lutay
  • Malabod
  • Malalag Cogon
  • Malandag
  • Malungon Gamay
  • Nagpan
  • Panamin
  • Poblacion
  • San Juan
  • San Miguel
  • San Roque
  • Talus
  • Tamban
  • Upper Biangan
  • Upper Lumabat
  • Upper Mainit

Climate
Climate data for Malungon, Sarangani
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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 [6]

Demographics
Population census of Malungon
YearPop.±% 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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9]

Economy

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 Tourism

The municipality is not only a good area for agricultural products but has also great spots to lay down and relax. Below is a list of tourist spots in Malungon:

  • Kalon Barak Skyline Ridge - It is situated on 2,677 feet above sea level, it's pretty cool and breezy while you are watching the mountain views of Malungon, Sarangani Province and Mount Matutum at the back.
  • 3Doe Ecopark -where you can enjoy different ATV adventure trail
  • Lamlifew Village Museum and Blaan School of Living Traditions - The village is one of the top tourist destinations of the province where guests could witness and experience the traditional way of life of Blaans, their culture and traditions.
  • Busagan Falls -The waterfalls is located in Sitio Sabangan, just more than 8 kilometers from the National Highway
  • B3 @ SODACO FARM is a newly open landscape eco farm with natural small lake located at Upper Mainit, Malungon. Toursit can rest in open cottages, bamboo rafting or boating and fishing.

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Sarangani". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. http://www.kafyeblaan.com
  6. "Malungon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Sarangani". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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