Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat

Senator Ninoy Aquino, officially the Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Senator Ninoy Aquino; Tagalog: Bayan ng Senador Ninoy Aquino; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Senator Ninuy Akinu, Jawi: ايڠايد نو سناتور نينوي اكينو), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 47,374 people.[3]

Senator Ninoy Aquino
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Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino
Flag of Senator Ninoy Aquino
Official seal of Senator Ninoy Aquino
Map of Sultan Kudarat with Senator Ninoy Aquino highlighted
Map of Sultan Kudarat with Senator Ninoy Aquino highlighted
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Senator Ninoy Aquino is located in Philippines
Senator Ninoy Aquino
Senator Ninoy Aquino
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°28′N 124°20′E / 6.47°N 124.33°E / 6.47; 124.33
CountryPhilippines
RegionSoccsksargen
ProvinceSultan Kudarat
District 2nd district
FoundedFebruary 17, 1989
Named forBenigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRandy L. Ecija
 • Vice MayorRafael George L. Flauta III
 • RepresentativeHoracio P. Suansing Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate29,301 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total320.00 km2 (123.55 sq mi)
Elevation
771 m (2,530 ft)
Highest elevation
1,172 m (3,845 ft)
Lowest elevation
630 m (2,070 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total47,374
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
 • Households
13,081
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
34.23
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 181.6 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 188.9 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 176.1 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 86.45 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (SUKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9811
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)64
Native languagesHiligaynon
Maguindanao
Cotabato Manobo
Tagalog

History

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The municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 6712 on February 17, 1989, and is named after Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. It brought barangays Buenaflores, Bugso, Kiadsam, Kadi, Kulaman, Malegdeg and Sewod from the municipality of Kalamansig and Langgal from the municipality of Bagumbayan to constitute into the municipality. The seat of government of the municipality is situated in Barangay Kulaman.[5]

Geography

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Barangays

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Senator Ninoy Aquino is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Banali
  • Basag
  • Buenaflores
  • Bugso
  • Buklod
  • Gapok
  • Kadi
  • Kapatagan
  • Kiadsam
  • Kuden
  • Kulaman
  • Lagubang
  • Langgal
  • Limuhay
  • Malegdeg
  • Midtungok
  • Nati
  • Sewod
  • Tacupis
  • Tinalon

Climate

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Climate data for Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26
(79)
26
(79)
26
(79)
26
(79)
26
(79)
26
(79)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
26
(79)
26
(78)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
21
(70)
21
(70)
21
(70)
21
(70)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
21
(70)
20
(68)
20
(69)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 285
(11.2)
265
(10.4)
303
(11.9)
300
(11.8)
380
(15.0)
386
(15.2)
332
(13.1)
305
(12.0)
252
(9.9)
305
(12.0)
355
(14.0)
325
(12.8)
3,793
(149.3)
Average rainy days 27.0 24.9 28.1 28.3 29.5 28.5 27.7 26.5 25.1 28.0 28.7 28.5 330.8
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics

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Population census of Senator Ninoy Aquino
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 20,879—    
1995 28,768+6.19%
2000 30,222+1.06%
2007 35,168+2.11%
2010 43,508+8.05%
2015 46,882+1.43%
2020 47,374+0.21%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Senator Ninoy Aquino

10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
40.90
2009
47.59
2012
54.60
2015
50.95
2018
38.20
2021
34.23

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino | (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. ^ a b 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 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ Republic Act No. 6712 (February 17, 1989), "An Act Creating the Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino in the Province of Sultan Kudarat", House of Representatives of the Philippines, retrieved November 1, 2024
  6. ^ "Senator Ninoy Aquino: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Province of Sultan Kudarat". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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