Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur
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Pandag, officially the Municipality of Pandag (Maguindanaon: Ingud nu Pandag; Iranun: Inged a Pandag; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pandag), is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,356 people.[4]
Pandag | |
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Municipality of Pandag | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 6°44′28″N 124°46′58″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
Province | Maguindanao del Sur |
District | Lone district |
Founded | December 30, 2006 |
Barangays | 8 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Disputed[lower-alpha 1] |
• Representative | Mohamad P. Paglas Sr. |
• Municipal Council | Members
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• Electorate | 14,287 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 85.31 km2 (32.94 sq mi) |
Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Highest elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[4] | |
• Total | 26,356 |
• Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
• Households | 4,146 |
Economy | |
• Poverty incidence | 48.44 |
• Revenue | ₱ 92.28 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 29.34 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 90.1 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 11.32 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (MAGELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 9616 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)64 |
Native languages | Maguindanao Tagalog |
It was created out of 8 barangays of Buluan, Maguindanao, by virtue of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 203,[6] which was subsequently ratified in a plebiscite held on December 30, 2006.
Controversial Mohajerin Balayman known as "Odjie" is currently the Mayor. But still not recognized by MILG-BARMM even the COMELEC recount of votes declared Mr. Balayman got the highest votes not Kadafeh Mangudadatu, the former Mayor for 9 years without accomplishment.