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Maguindanao del Sur, officially the Province of Maguindanao del Sur (Maguindanaon: Dairat nu Salatan Magindanaw, Jawi:دايرت نو سلاتان مڬیندانو ), is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Bangsamoro region in Mindanao. Its capital is the municipality of Buluan near the city of Tacurong in the neighboring province of Sultan Kudarat. It borders Cotabato province to the east, Maguindanao del Norte to the west, and Sultan Kudarat to the south.
History
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Spain 1521–1898
United States of America 1898–1942
Japan 1942–1945
Philippines 1946–present
Foundation
editMaguindanao del Sur was formed when Maguindanao province was split into two provinces; the other province being Maguindanao del Norte. The division occurred following a plebiscite on September 17, 2022 which ratified Republic Act 11550 which proposed the partitioning of the province. As per law former Maguindanao Governor Mariam Mangudadatu was expected to become the governor of the newly formed Maguindanao del Sur province.[1][2] However an issue arose since the determination of the first set of officials of the province presumes that the plebiscite was held prior to the 2022 national and local elections. However the plebiscite was postponed to a date after the elections.[3] This led to the Commission on Elections to come up with a legal opinion.[4][5] The position was issued on September 28, 2022, where the election body conclude that only the Department of the Interior and Local Government could appoint the first officials of the province.[3]
Mangudadatu would assume the position and take oath as governor of the new province in October 13, 2022. Nathaniel Midtimbang, a member of the Maguindanao Provincial Board, became her vice governor.[6] A transition period would take place until January 9, 2023.[7]
Geography
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Maguindanao del Sur is composed of 24 municipalities and 2 legislative districts. It has a total area of 4,973.48 square meters (53,534.1 sq ft). Being landlocked, it is bounded by Maguindanao del Norte to the west, Cotabato to the north and east, and Sultan Kudarat to the south
- † Capital municipality
- Municipality
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Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 87 | — |
| 1918 | 49,868 | +52.72% |
| 1939 | 83,968 | +2.51% |
| 1948 | 139,403 | +5.79% |
| 1960 | 214,514 | +3.66% |
| 1970 | 190,151 | −1.20% |
| 1975 | 162,626 | −3.09% |
| 1980 | 198,079 | +4.02% |
| 1990 | 280,161 | +3.53% |
| 1995 | 337,730 | +3.56% |
| 2000 | 365,081 | +1.68% |
| 2010 | 520,882 | +3.62% |
| 2015 | 651,896 | +4.37% |
| 2020 | 741,221 | +2.56% |
| a No census was held in 1985 due to a political and economic crisis b Census was delayed from the original 2005 due to the reenacted budget that lasted until 2006 Source: National Census and Statistics Office (1975,[10] 1980,[11] and 1990[12] census), National Statistics Office (1995,[13] 2000,[14] 2007,[15] and 2010[16]: 49 census) and Philippine Statistics Authority (2015 and 2020 census)[17] | ||
According to the 2020 census conducted before the province's creation, Maguindanao del Sur has a population of 741,221 people, with a population density of 160 inhabitants per square kilometer or 410 inhabitants per square mile.[18] The predominant ethnic group is the Maguindanaon.
Economy
editAccording to the Philippine Statistics Authority, registered economic growth of the province had decelerated from 10.2 percent (before its establishment) to 6.7 percent in 2022.[19]
Agricultural growth from forestry and fishery had a growth declined to 5.2 percent. However, economic growth from services grew by 8.9 percent. Among services, accommodation and food services accounted for 31.7 percent.[19]
Notable people
editReferences
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- ^ "Re: September 17, 2022 Plebiscite to Ratify the Division of the Province of Maguindanao into 2 Districts and Independent Provinces , to be knows as the Provinces of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur (RA11550; May 27, 2021)". Commission on Elections. September 18, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Villegas, Gab Humilde (September 27, 2022). "DILG urged: Appoint Maguindanao official". Daily Tribune.
- ^ Patinio, Ferdinand (September 19, 2022). "Comelec legal opinion on Maguindanao leadership 'row' out soon". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ "Who will lead two Maguindanao provinces? Comelec to issue legal opinion soon". CNN Philippines. September 19, 2022. Archived from the original on September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ "Governors, vice govs of split Maguindanao provinces assume posts". ABS-CBN News. October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- ^ "End of an era: Maguindanao holds final flag-raising ceremony". Rappler. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ "1975 Integrated Census of the Population and Its Economic Activities – Population Maguindanao" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. p. 13 (PDF). Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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- ^ "1990 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Population Census". National Statistics Office. Archived from the original on February 11, 1998. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Census 2000". National Statistics Office. Archived from the original on April 5, 2002. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "2007 Census of Population". National Statistics Office. Archived from the original on February 9, 2010. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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2010Censuswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "2020 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. p. 70. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ a b "Maguindanao del Sur's Economy Registers 6.7 Percent Growth in 2022 | Philippine Statistics Authority". rssobarmm.psa.gov.ph. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Dormiendo, Gino (December 7, 2000). "Lav Diaz vs mediocrity". Manila Standard. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A30. Retrieved February 13, 2023.