Tampakan, South Cotabato

Tampakan
Tampakan
Municipality
	Municipality of Tampakan
Other transcription(s)
• Jawi	تمڤاكن
	Flag Seal
	Map of South Cotabato with Tampakan highlighted
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	Tampakan Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 6°27′N 124°56′E / 6.45°N 124.93°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Soccsksargen
Province	South Cotabato
District	1st district
Barangays	14 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Leonard T. Escobillo
• Vice Mayor	John Mark C. Baldon
• Electorate	28,820 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	390.00 km2 (150.58 sq mi)
Elevation	152 m (499 ft)
Highest elevation	597 m (1,959 ft)
Lowest elevation	68 m (223 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	41,018
• Density	110/km2 (270/sq mi)
• Households	10,472
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	30.90% (2018)
• Revenue	₱ 224.1 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 436.8 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 181.9 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 100.5 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	South Cotabato 1 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9507
PSGC	126314000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)83
Native languages	Hiligaynon; Cebuano; Maguindanao; Kalagan; Tagalog
Website	tampakanscot.gov.ph

Tampakan, officially the Municipality of Tampakan (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Tampakan; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Tampakan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tampakan; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Tampakan, Jawi: ايڠد نو تمڤاكن), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,018 people.^[3]

Geography

Barangays

Tampakan is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Albagan
Buto
Danlag
Kipalbig
Lambayong
Liberty
Lampitak
Maltana
Poblacion
Palo
Pula Bato
San Isidro
Santa Cruz
Tablu

Climate

Climate data for Tampakan, South Cotabato
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	23 (73)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	15 (59)	15 (59)	15 (59)	16 (61)	17 (63)	17 (63)	16 (61)	16 (61)	16 (61)	16 (61)	16 (61)	16 (61)	16 (61)
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^[5]

Demographics

Population census of Tampakan
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1970	10,731	—
1975	15,867	+8.16%
1980	18,057	+2.62%
1990	25,526	+3.52%
1995	28,256	+1.92%
2000	33,011	+3.39%
2007	34,245	+0.51%
2010	36,254	+2.10%
2015	39,525	+1.66%
2020	41,018	+0.73%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

Religion

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

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Tampakan

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[10]^[11]
^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]

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.^[17]

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^[18]

References

^ Municipality of Tampakan | (DILG)
^ "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.
^ ^a ^b Census of Population (2020). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
^ "Tampakan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ 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.
^ 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)
^ "Province of South Cotabato". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
^ "The Tampakan Copper-Gold Project ( TCGP )". 20 March 2021.
^ Sarmiento, Bong (30 August 2020). "Officials quash plan, for now, to develop Philippines' biggest copper mine". Mongabay.

External links

[1] Municipality of Tampakan | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "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.

[PSA20–12-3] 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.

[met_norms-5] "Tampakan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.

[PSA15–12-6] Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–12-7] 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.

[NSO07-12-8] 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)

[LWUA-PopulationData-9] "Province of South Cotabato". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[10] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[11] "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.

[12] "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.

[13] "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.

[14] "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.

[15] "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.

[16] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

[17] "The Tampakan Copper-Gold Project ( TCGP )". 20 March 2021.

[18] Sarmiento, Bong (30 August 2020). "Officials quash plan, for now, to develop Philippines' biggest copper mine". Mongabay.

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v t e Province of South Cotabato
Koronadal (capital) General Santos (largest city)
Municipalities	Banga Lake Sebu Norala Polomolok Santo Niño Surallah Tampakan Tantangan T'Boli Tupi
Component City	Koronadal
Highly Urbanized City	General Santos (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under South Cotabato by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)