Tulunan
Municipality
Municipality of Tulunan
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Tulunan is located in Philippines
Tulunan
Tulunan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°50′N 124°53′E / 6.83°N 124.88°E / 6.83; 124.88
CountryPhilippines
RegionSoccsksargen
ProvinceCotabato
District 3rd district
FoundedAugust 6, 1961
Barangays29 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorReuel P. Limbungan
 • Vice MayorAbraham L. Contayoso
 • RepresentativeMa. Alana Samantha T. Santos
 • Electorate38,292 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total343.08 km2 (132.46 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Highest elevation
46 m (151 ft)
Lowest elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total60,978
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
 • Households
14,984
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
35.40
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 226.7 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 515.7 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 199.7 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 162.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCotabato Electric Cooperative (COTELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9403
PSGC
124714000
IDD : area code +63 (0)64
Native languagesHiligaynon
Cebuano
Maguindanao
Ilianen
Tagalog
Websitewww.tulunan-cotabatoprov.gov.ph

Tulunan, officially the Municipality of Tulunan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Tulunan; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Tulunan; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Tulunan, Jawi: ايڠايد نو تولونن; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tulunan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 60,978 people.[3]

History

The Tulunan is derived from a Maguindanaon word “tulun” which means “a place of abundance” or “where grace fall”.[5] The early settlers of the place were mostly Muslim tribes who settled in the lowlands. The nomadic tribes like the B'laans and Bagobos occupied the hills and mountains. The first system of government was datuism and the first ruling datu of the place was believed to be Datu Enok.

During the period when Tulunan was ruled by Datu Enok the inhabitants enjoyed the abundance of life through their bountiful harvest from their kaingin. Because of the generosity of nature, the place was named “Tulunan” which was derived from a Muslim word “tulun” which means “abundance of grace”.

The early inhabitants consisted of small groups of nomads which subsisted by hunting. They lived a life with few needs which they provided through contacts with other groups changed and improved their way of life. They learned better system of doing things. When Islam was introduced in Mindanao by the Sharif Kabungsuwan in about 14th century, the influence of religion reached the place through the people who settled and called themselves Maguindanaon. However, there were minority groups such as Bagobos and B’laans who occupied the eastern highland portion.

The most known Muslim leader was Sultan Solaiman. When he died, Datu Mangko Ambag, the nephew continued to reign the jurisdiction with some advisors such as Dappil Tuden, Kasan Kandugon and Datu Parangan. They occupied the lowlands along the banks of the rivers. They made kaingins and fished in the rivers.

The famous leader of B’laans was Datu Dempon. Clashes occurred between the Maguindanaons and B’laans which greatly affected the peace and order condition. The marriage of Datu Mangko to one of the beautiful young lass of the B’laans ended the trouble of the two groups. The B’laans were subjugated and placed under the umbrella of Datu Mangko. The addition of the B’laans to the Muslim group gave more strength and bigger income to Datu Mangko.

In early part of 1956, a group of leaders made a representation to the defunct Provincial Board of Cotabato headed Datu Udtog Matalam, requested for the separation of Tulunan from mother municipality, M’lang but failed due to the oppositions. The strong determination of the people to be independent was again represented by the group known as the “BIG FIVE” composed by Datu Dabpil Tuden, Arsenio Villamor Sr., Juan Jinen, Mauro Quibrantar and Jose Ordenia succeeded in their mission with flying colors.

On August 6, 1961, the late President Carlos P. Garcia signed Executive Order No. 441 separating Tulunan from mother municipality, M’lang. The first appointed officials were Datu Ibrahim Paglas Jr. as the municipal mayor; Arsenio Villamor Sr. as the Vice mayor; Datu Mangko Ambag, Roberto Jover Sr., Benito Cabello and Datu Diadel Kamag as Councilors and the first Municipal Secretary was Antonio Caballero.

Six month prior to the election 1963, Datu Ibrahim Paglas Jr. resigned as Municipal mayor of Tulunan in favor of his candidacy as Municipal mayor of Buluan. And by virtue of succession Vice Mayor Arsenio Villamor Sr. took his reigns and was considered the first Christian Mayor of Tulunan.

The result of the 1963 election placed Godofredo Laluyan on the pedestal as the first elected Mayor of Tulunan. However, the 1967 election turned the political wheel in favor of then Mayor Conrado Lemana who oversee the municipality until 1980 when he met his Waterloo. The vote of confidence of the people in the 1980 election was vested to the incumbent Municipal Mayor Josue Faustino. Mayor Faustino is implementing the various programs of the government with diligence and wisdom.

Geography

Tulunan is located at 6°50′N 124°53′E / 6.83°N 124.88°E / 6.83; 124.88, at the southernmost part of Cotabato Province. It is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the provincial capital, Kidapawan City.On the north, it is bounded by M'lang; Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur on the south; by Liguasan Marsh on the west; by Makilala on the north-eastern portion; and Magsaysay, Davao del Sur in the eastern part.

Barangays

Tulunan is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
1204714001 Bagumbayan 3.8% 2,297 2,226 ▴ 0.31%
1204714002 Banayal 3.0% 1,816 1,667 ▴ 0.86%
1204714003 Batang 0.9% 523 223 ▴ 8.90%
1204714004 Bituan 1.4% 879 721 ▴ 2.00%
1204714005 Bual 10.0% 6,114 5,055 ▴ 1.92%
1204714006 Daig 2.6% 1,589 1,596 ▾ −0.04%
1204714007 Damawato 4.4% 2,654 2,521 ▴ 0.52%
1204714008 Dungos 5.7% 3,471 2,508 ▴ 3.30%
1204714009 Kanibong 2.9% 1,750 1,569 ▴ 1.10%
1204714010 La Esperanza 7.0% 4,251 3,685 ▴ 1.44%
1204714011 Lampagang 2.0% 1,250 748 ▴ 5.27%
1204714012 Bunawan 1.1% 680 662 ▴ 0.27%
1204714013 Magbok 1.2% 705 621 ▴ 1.28%
1204714014 Maybula 2.8% 1,688 2,130 ▾ −2.30%
1204714015 Minapan 5.4% 3,304 3,019 ▴ 0.91%
1204714016 New Caridad 1.8% 1,069 871 ▴ 2.07%
1204714017 New Culasi 3.1% 1,890 1,784 ▴ 0.58%
1204714018 New Panay 2.9% 1,766 1,598 ▴ 1.00%
1204714019 Paraiso 1.2% 703 629 ▴ 1.12%
1204714020 Poblacion 11.5% 7,005 6,733 ▴ 0.40%
1204714021 Popoyon 2.2% 1,313 1,319 ▾ −0.05%
1204714022 Sibsib 7.2% 4,377 4,153 ▴ 0.53%
1204714023 Tambac 2.0% 1,226 1,113 ▴ 0.97%
1204714024 Tuburan 1.7% 1,018 952 ▴ 0.67%
1204714026 F. Cajelo 2.5% 1,516 1,454 ▴ 0.42%
1204714027 Bacong 5.0% 3,047 2,501 ▴ 1.99%
1204714028 Galidan 2.9% 1,742 1,606 ▴ 0.82%
1204714029 Genoveva Baynosa 0.5% 299 373 ▾ −2.19%
1204714030 Nabundasan 1.7% 1,036 847 ▴ 2.03%
Total 60,978 54,884 ▴ 1.06%


Climate

Climate data for Tulunan, Cotabato
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 32
(89)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19
(0.7)		 14
(0.6)		 15
(0.6)		 18
(0.7)		 33
(1.3)		 42
(1.7)		 44
(1.7)		 42
(1.7)		 30
(1.2)		 31
(1.2)		 28
(1.1)		 17
(0.7)		 333
(13.2)
Average rainy days 6.9 5.6 6.9 8.1 15.1 17.5 17.8 18.5 14.9 14.9 12.4 8.0 146.6
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Tulunan has the climate, which is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year and a rainfall ranging from 60 mm. to 215mm. having an average annual rainfall of 115.04 mm. The months of January, February, March and December are marked dry season. All other months have occasional rains. Generally, January and December are the coldest month of the year. The average amount of temperature is 28.25 degree Celsius. The prevailing wind directions comes during wet / rainy season. Typhoon is seldom felt in the area as Tulunan is located outside of the typhoon belt and is protected by small mountains. However, during heavy rains, which cause the overflowing of river like Malasila, Tulunan and Bual Rivers, many crops and structures are destroyed.

These heavy downpours occur usually in the month of August and September. Identified places with severe flooding hazards are barangays Damawato, Bual, Popoyon, Tambac, Bagumbayan, Minapan, and Dungos, giving a total of 1,200 hectares more or less with an equivalent of 3.43% of the total area. This climatic condition negatively affect the productivity of the farmers in the said barangays as floods could not be detected when to occur thus, destroying the crops varying from 50% to 100% of it.

Demographics

Population census of Tulunan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 24,538—    
1975 12,367−12.84%
1980 19,941+10.02%
1990 31,412+4.65%
1995 34,584+1.82%
2000 41,756+4.12%
2007 47,159+1.69%
2010 54,884+5.68%
2015 56,513+0.56%
2020 60,978+1.51%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

In the 2020 census, the population of Tulunan, Cotabato, was 60,978 people,[3] with a density of 180 inhabitants per square kilometre or 470 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Tulunan
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13]
[14][15][16][17][18]

Agricultural products like rice and corn, upland rice, legumes, green onions, root crops, tobacco, rubber, vegetables, sorghum and coconuts.

Notable personalities

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Tulunan | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2020). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "TULUNAN". www.cotabatoprov.gov.ph. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Province: North Cotabato". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. 1 2 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.
  8. ↑ "Tulunan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ↑ "Province of North Cotabato". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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