Mindanao: Region XII: SOCCSKSARGEN (Central Mindanao): Sultan Kudarat

Province of Sultan Kudarat:

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126500000

Sultan Kudarat is a vibrant province located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, its provincial capital is the municipality of Isulan.

Its name honors Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat, one of the most powerful and influential sultans of the Maguindanao region during the pre-colonial era, known for his prowess in defending his realm against foreign invaders.

Geography and Environment

Sultan Kudarat’s topography is diverse, featuring coastal areas, plains, and mountainous regions that harbor rich biodiversity. The province is bordered by the provinces of Maguindanao to the north, Davao del Sur to the east, and South Cotabato and Sarangani to the south. Its western flank faces the Celebes Sea. This unique geographic layout presents a variety of landscapes from fertile valleys conducive for agriculture to pristine beaches ideal for tourism.

Cultural Heritage

This region embodies a melting pot of cultures, predominantly influenced by its indigenous groups, such as the Maguindanaons, the Hiligaynons, and the Manobos, alongside a significant Christian population. This blend of cultures is reflected in vibrant festivals, indigenous crafts, and local delicacies that are unique to the province.

Economy

Agriculture plays a critical role in Sultan Kudarat’s economy, with rice, corn, coconut, banana, and coffee being the major products. The province also has rich fishing grounds and is known for its aquaculture and fishing industries. The presence of gold, copper, and other minerals attracts investment in the mining sector, contributing to the province’s economic growth.

Attractions and Tourism

Sultan Kudarat offers a range of attractions for tourists. Visitors can explore natural wonders such as the Balot Island, which is known for its white sandy beaches and rich marine life, making it a perfect spot for diving and snorkeling. Cultural sites, like the Sultan Kudarat’s provincial capital Isulan, boast unique architectural designs that showcase the province’s identity and history.

Infrastructure

The province has seen significant infrastructure developments, including road improvements that enhance connectivity between municipalities, making travel and transport of goods easier. Such developments have been pivotal in sustaining economic growth and ensuring the efficient delivery of public services.

Challenges and Opportunities

Like many areas in Mindanao, Sultan Kudarat faces challenges, including the need for peace and order stability, as well as the improvement of public services and facilities. However, with its natural resources and cultural richness, there are ample opportunities for sustainable development in areas such as eco-tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy.

As the province progresses, balancing the preservation of its natural and cultural assets with the pursuit of economic advancement remains a priority, promising a brighter future for Sultan Kudarat and its people.

Sultan Kudarat is a coastal province composed of:

Component City (1):	Municipalities:	Barangay:
Tacurong City	10	249

Map of Sultan Kudarat:

By Squeakydolphin12 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76492771

Cities and Municipalities:

Tacurong City: Component City

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126511000

2020 Population: 109,319

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
126511001		Baras	Rural	3,561	3,135	756	Landlocked
126511002		Buenaflor	Urban	6,972	6,006	520	Landlocked
126511003		Calean	Rural	3,456	2,498	525	Landlocked
126511004		Carmen	Urban	4,092	3,377	289	Landlocked
126511005		Demetrio Ledesma	Rural	1,450	1,356	347	Landlocked
126511007		Kalandagan	Rural	2,984	2,439	2,533	Landlocked
126511008		Katungal Lower (E. J. C. Montilla)	Urban	7,055	6,264	2,220	Landlocked
126511020		Katungal Upper	Rural	4,609	3,736	577	Landlocked
126511023		Lancheta	Rural	1,377	1,243	512	Landlocked
126511010		New Isabela	Urban	11,818	11,711	295	Landlocked
126511011		New Lagao	Rural	3,683	2,795	941	Landlocked
126511012		New Passi	Rural	2,967	2,963	1,560	Landlocked
126511013		Población	Urban	15,696	16,199	257	Landlocked
126511014		Rajah Nuda	Rural	3,904	3,868	1,310	Landlocked
126511015		San Antonio	Rural	1,446	1,306	300	Landlocked
126511016		San Emmanuel	Urban	7,847	6,472	635	Landlocked
126511019		San Pablo	Urban	14,733	12,722	345	Landlocked
126511022		San Rafael	Rural	999	2,576	194	Landlocked
126511021		Tina	Rural	3,021	1,113	514	Landlocked
126511006		Virginia Griño (Gansing)	Urban	7,649	6,537	596	Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:
				109,319	98,316	15,226

Overview of Tacurong City: Component City and its barangays.

Bagumbayan: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126501000

2020 Population: 68,947

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
126501001		Bai Sarifinang	Urban	7,443	7,651		Landlocked
126501002		Biwang	Rural	5,352	4,767		Landlocked
126501003		Busok	Rural	3,878	3,861		Landlocked
126501012		Chua	Rural	2,449	1,871		Landlocked
126501004		Daguma	Rural	4,878	4,297		Landlocked
126501013		Daluga	Rural	1,613	1,947		Landlocked
126501014		Kabulanan	Rural	2,004	2,565		Landlocked
126501015		Kanulay	Rural	875	884		Landlocked
126501005		Kapaya	Rural	5,956	5,357		Landlocked
126501006		Kinayao	Rural	2,287	2,614		Landlocked
126501008		Masiag	Urban	6,371	7,102		Landlocked
126501016		Monteverde	Rural	1,949	2,229		Landlocked
126501009		Población	Urban	5,965	5,465		Landlocked
126501017		Santo Niño	Rural	3,387	3,010		Landlocked
126501020		Sison	Rural	2,681	2,327		Landlocked
126501010		South Sepaka (Shariff Galmak)	Rural	2,543	2,487		Landlocked
126501018		Sumilil	Rural	2,402	1,857		Landlocked
126501019		Titulok	Rural	2,045	2,447		Landlocked
126501011		Tuka	Rural	4,869	4,323		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				68,947	67,061

Overview of the Municipality of Bagumbayan and its barangays.

Columbio: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126502000

2020 Population: 33,527

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
126502002		Bantangan (Lasak)	Rural	1,701	1,954		Landlocked
126502009		Datablao	Rural	3,731	3,189		Landlocked
126502010		Eday	Rural	863	900		Landlocked
126502011		Elbebe	Rural	1,500	1,662		Landlocked
126502032		Lasak	Rural	1,344	1,419		Landlocked
126502015		Libertad	Rural	1,975	2,000		Landlocked
126502016		Lomoyon	Rural	2,067	2,133		Landlocked
126502017		Makat (Sumali Pas)	Rural	554	738		Landlocked
126502019		Maligaya	Rural	1,407	1,316		Landlocked
126502021		Mayo	Rural	2,090	2,119		Landlocked
126502022		Natividad	Rural	921	938		Landlocked
126502023		Población	Urban	7,397	7,006		Landlocked
126502024		Polomolok	Rural	1,905	1,876		Landlocked
126502027		Sinapulan	Rural	1,629	1,576		Landlocked
126502028		Sucob	Rural	1,469	1,414		Landlocked
126502030		Telafas	Rural	2,974	3,018		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				33,527	33,258

Overview of the Municipality of Columbio and its barangays.

Esperanza: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126503000

2020 Population: 74,696

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
126503001		Ala	Rural	2,772	2,805		Landlocked
126503003		Daladap	Rural	2,947	2,904		Landlocked
126503005		Dukay	Rural	2,401	2,782		Landlocked
126503007		Guiamalia	Rural	2,196	1,994		Landlocked
126503008		Ilian	Rural	2,737	2,426		Landlocked
126503011		Kangkong	Rural	2,187	2,325		Landlocked
126503033		Laguinding	Rural	2,528	2,016		Landlocked
126503034		Magsaysay	Rural	1,282	1,239		Landlocked
126503016		Margues	Rural	3,974	2,671		Landlocked
126503018		New Panay	Rural	4,068	3,605		Landlocked
126503020		Numo	Rural	2,526	2,923		Landlocked
126503035		Paitan	Rural	3,963	3,659		Landlocked
126503021		Pamantingan	Rural	4,901	3,901		Landlocked
126503022		Población	Urban	8,078	7,272		Landlocked
126503023		Sagasa	Rural	4,702	3,972		Landlocked
126503024		Salabaca	Rural	4,058	3,528		Landlocked
126503036		Saliao	Rural	6,153	5,500		Landlocked
126503037		Salumping	Urban	9,374	7,577		Landlocked
126503032		Villamor	Rural	3,849	2,996		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				74,696	66,095

Overview of the Municipality of Esperanza and its barangays.

Isulan: Municipality and Capitol of Sultan Kudarat

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126504000

2020 Population: 97,490

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Población/Non-Población:	Landlocked:
126504003		Bambad	Urban	6,833	6,141		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504005		Bual	Urban	5,391	4,953		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504009		Dansuli	Urban	5,707	5,796		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504007		D’Lotilla	Rural	4,648	3,641		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504010		Impao	Rural	2,652	2,224		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504011		Kalawag I (Pob.)	Urban	10,568	10,208		Población	Landlocked
126504012		Kalawag II (Pob.)	Urban	16,769	15,330		Población	Landlocked
126504013		Kalawag III (Pob.)	Urban	6,045	6,407		Población	Landlocked
126504016		Kenram	Urban	6,166	5,256		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504019		Kolambog	Rural	3,337	2,670		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504018		Kudanding	Rural	2,817	3,146		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504020		Lagandang	Rural	3,043	2,615		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504021		Laguilayan	Urban	10,466	10,182		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504022		Mapantig	Rural	2,428	2,261		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504024		New Pangasinan	Rural	2,466	2,220		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504026		Sampao	Urban	6,692	6,076		Non-Población	Landlocked
126504028		Tayugo	Rural	1,462	1,556		Non-Población	Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				97,490	90,682

Overview of the Municipality of Isulan and Capitol of Sultan Kudarat and its barangays.

Kalamansig: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126505000

2020 Population: 50,900

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Coastal/Inland:
126505001		Bantogon (Santa Clara)	Rural	5,404	4,897		Coastal
126505004		Cadiz	Rural	2,586	2,277		Coastal
126505018		Datu Ito Andong	Rural	1,550	3,140		Coastal
126505019		Datu Wasay	Rural	2,620	2,606		Inland
126505006		Dumangas Nuevo	Rural	2,704	2,380		Inland
126505007		Hinalaan	Rural	3,473	2,948		Inland
126505011		Limulan	Rural	2,986	2,840		Inland
126505020		Nalilidan	Rural	3,872	3,180		Inland
126505013		Obial	Rural	2,737	2,945		Inland
126505022		Pag-asa	Rural	5,667	4,936		Inland
126505014		Paril	Rural	1,636	1,732		Coastal
126505015		Población	Urban	5,951	7,085		Población-Inland
126505021		Sabanal	Rural	3,748	2,859		Inland
126505016		Sangay	Rural	3,312	2,969		Coastal
126505017		Santa Maria	Rural	2,654	2,265		Inland
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				50,900	49,059

Overview of the Municipality of Kalamansig and its barangays.

Lambayong: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126508000

2020 Population: 79,739

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
126508001		Caridad (Cuyapon)	Rural	1,345	1,081		Landlocked
126508002		Didtaras	Rural	2,557	2,013		Landlocked
126508004		Gansing (Bilumen)	Rural	2,285	2,451		Landlocked
126508005		Kabulakan	Rural	881	796		Landlocked
126508006		Kapingkong	Rural	3,356	3,260		Landlocked
126508007		Katitisan	Rural	1,903	1,823		Landlocked
126508008		Lagao	Rural	1,999	2,003		Landlocked
126508009		Lilit	Rural	2,682	2,317		Landlocked
126508010		Madanding	Rural	1,623	2,475		Landlocked
126508011		Maligaya	Rural	1,701	1,489		Landlocked
126508012		Mamali	Rural	2,519	2,484		Landlocked
126508013		Matiompong	Rural	2,535	2,384		Landlocked
126508014		Midtapok	Rural	2,690	2,526		Landlocked
126508015		New Cebu	Rural	2,760	2,663		Landlocked
126508016		Palumbi	Rural	2,644	2,487		Landlocked
126508017		Pidtiguian	Rural	3,889	3,941		Landlocked
126508018		Pimbalayan	Rural	4,450	4,714		Landlocked
126508019		Pinguiaman	Rural	2,133	3,378		Landlocked
126508020		Población (Lambayong)	Urban	12,193	11,132		Landlocked
126508021		Sadsalan	Rural	3,325	3,380		Landlocked
126508022		Seneben	Rural	3,013	2,496		Landlocked
126508023		Sigayan	Rural	3,216	2,355		Landlocked
126508024		Tambak	Rural	2,982	2,619		Landlocked
126508025		Tinumigues	Rural	4,876	5,123		Landlocked
126508027		Tumiao (Tinaga)	Rural	2,594	2,331		Landlocked
126508028		Udtong	Rural	3,588	3,292		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				79,739	77,013

Overview of the Municipality of Lambayong and its barangays.

Lebak: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126506000

2020 Population: 91,344

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Población/Non-Población:	Coastal/Inland:
126506001		Barurao I	Rural	3,376	3,156		Non-Población	Inland
126506026		Barurao II	Rural	2,195	1,856		Non-Población	Inland
126506003		Basak	Rural	4,996	4,956		Non-Población	Inland
126506029		Bolebok	Rural	2,118	1,949		Non-Población	Inland
126506004		Bululawan	Rural	1,648	1,528		Non-Población	Inland
126506005		Capilan	Rural	2,817	2,793		Non-Población	Inland
126506006		Christiannuevo	Rural	3,661	3,459		Non-Población	Inland
126506007		Datu Karon	Rural	1,676	1,671		Non-Población	Inland
126506008		Kalamongog	Rural	3,295	3,244		Non-Población	Inland
126506009		Keytodac	Urban	5,946	5,733		Non-Población	Inland
126506010		Kinodalan	Rural	2,896	2,696		Non-Población	Coastal
126506012		New Calinog	Rural	1,239	1,507		Non-Población	Inland
126506013		Nuling	Rural	3,489	3,138		Non-Población	Inland
126506014		Pansud	Rural	2,779	2,665		Non-Población	Inland
126506015		Pasandalan	Rural	3,079	2,786		Non-Población	Inland
126506016		Población	Urban	3,367	3,403		Población	Inland
126506027		Población II (Aurelio F. Freires)	Rural	3,771	4,351		Población	Inland
126506028		Población III	Rural	2,640	2,752		Población	Coastal
126506017		Poloy-poloy	Rural	4,300	4,703		Non-Población	Coastal
126506018		Purikay	Rural	2,907	2,745		Non-Población	Coastal
126506019		Ragandang	Rural	2,278	2,281		Non-Población	Inland
126506020		Salaman	Rural	4,526	4,281		Non-Población	Coastal
126506021		Salangsang	Urban	5,532	5,276		Non-Población	Inland
126506022		Taguisa	Rural	3,900	3,801		Non-Población	Coastal
126506023		Tibpuan	Urban	6,762	6,391		Non-Población	Inland
126506024		Tran	Rural	2,460	2,242		Non-Población	Inland
126506025		Villamonte	Rural	3,691	3,505		Non-Población	Inland
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				91,344	88,868

Overview of the Municipality of Lebak and its barangays.

Lutayan: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126507000

2020 Population: 65,644

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
126507001		Antong	Rural	3,858	3,589		Landlocked
126507002		Bayasong	Rural	3,978	4,077		Landlocked
126507003		Blingkong	Urban	6,958	6,794		Landlocked
126507004		Lutayan Proper	Urban	10,850	10,702		Landlocked
126507005		Maindang	Rural	5,001	4,728		Landlocked
126507006		Mamali	Urban	7,200	6,780		Landlocked
126507007		Manili	Rural	3,628	3,593		Landlocked
126507011		Palavilla	Rural	6,117	5,291		Landlocked
126507008		Sampao	Rural	4,107	3,978		Landlocked
126507009		Sisiman	Rural	4,874	4,673		Landlocked
126507010		Tamnag (Pob.)	Urban	9,073	8,824		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				65,644	63,029

Overview of the Municipality of Lutayan and its barangays.

Palimbang: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126509000

2020 Population: 92,828

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Coastal/Inland:
126509001		Akol	Rural	1,724	1,589		Inland
126509002		Badiangon	Rural	2,942	2,945		Inland
126509034		Badiangon East (Tibuhol)	Rural	2,034	1,904		Inland
126509003		Baliango	Rural	2,167	2,031		Coastal
126509042		Balwan (Bulan)	Rural	4,119	3,997		Inland
126509036		Bambanen	Rural	1,360	1,222		Inland
126509004		Baranayan	Rural	1,474	1,189		Inland
126509005		Barongis	Rural	2,333	2,301		Coastal
126509006		Batang-baglas	Rural	1,470	1,382		Coastal
126509007		Butril	Rural	2,255	2,268		Inland
126509033		Colobe (Tagadtal)	Rural	3,149	2,678		Inland
126509044		Datu Maguiales (Likuban)	Rural	1,280	1,958		Inland
126509009		Domolol	Rural	1,377	1,475		Inland
126509010		Kabuling	Rural	1,577	1,578		Inland
126509011		Kalibuhan	Rural	2,729	2,323		Inland
126509013		Kanipaan	Rural	2,728	2,444		Inland
126509015		Kidayan	Rural	1,966	1,907		Inland
126509016		Kiponget	Rural	1,924	1,610		Inland
126509014		Kisek	Rural	1,642	1,544		Coastal
126509018		Kraan	Rural	1,961	2,026		Coastal
126509017		Kulong-kulong	Rural	3,115	3,064		Inland
126509020		Langali	Rural	1,524	2,017		Inland
126509021		Libua	Rural	2,869	2,540		Coastal
126509043		Ligao	Rural	1,494	1,354		Inland
126509038		Lopoken (Lepolon)	Rural	2,389	2,241		Inland
126509022		Lumitan	Rural	1,810	1,996		Inland
126509023		Maganao	Rural	2,495	2,548		Inland
126509024		Maguid	Rural	1,895	1,760		Inland
126509025		Malatuneng (Malatunol)	Rural	1,977	1,762		Coastal
126509026		Malisbong	Urban	4,409	5,599		Inland
126509040		Medol (Midol)	Rural	1,615	1,721		Coastal
126509027		Milbuk	Rural	3,086	2,581		Inland
126509039		Mina	Rural	1,073	1,213		Inland
126509028		Molon	Rural	1,932	1,819		Inland
126509029		Namat Masla	Rural	2,705	2,532		Coastal
126509030		Napnapon	Rural	1,664	1,448		Inland
126509031		Población	Urban	8,011	7,408		Población-Coastal
126509032		San Roque	Rural	3,746	3,513		Coastal
126509035		Wal	Rural	1,724	1,486		Inland
126509041		Wasag	Rural	1,084	1,451		Coastal
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				92,828	90,424

Overview of the Municipality of Palimbang and its barangays.

President Quirino: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 126510000

2020 Population: 42,244

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
126510001		Bagumbayan	Rural	1,109	1,132		Landlocked
126510003		Bannawag	Rural	2,364	2,363		Landlocked
126510004		Bayawa	Rural	3,279	2,826		Landlocked
126510014		Central Mangilala	Rural	1,270	1,348		Landlocked
126510005		Estrella	Rural	2,159	2,208		Landlocked
126510007		Kalanawe I	Rural	1,756	1,750		Landlocked
126510008		Kalanawe II	Rural	2,729	2,530		Landlocked
126510009		Katico	Rural	2,984	3,589		Landlocked
126510012		Malingon	Rural	1,599	1,736		Landlocked
126510013		Mangalen	Rural	876	949		Landlocked
126510015		Pedtubo	Rural	1,895	2,102		Landlocked
126510016		Población (Sambulawan)	Urban	7,425	6,502		Landlocked
126510018		Romualdez	Rural	1,410	1,450		Landlocked
126510020		San Jose	Rural	1,269	1,160		Landlocked
126510026		San Pedro (Tuato)	Rural	1,106	1,099		Landlocked
126510021		Sinakulay	Rural	2,443	2,028		Landlocked
126510022		Suben	Rural	861	814		Landlocked
126510023		Tinaungan	Rural	2,761	2,955		Landlocked
126510025		Tual (Liguasan)	Rural	2,949	2,867		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				42,244	41,408

Overview of the Municipality of President Quirino and its barangays.

Senator Ninoy Aquino: Municipality