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'''{{PH wikidata|name}}''', officially the '''{{PH wikidata|official_name}}''', is a {{PH wikidata|income_class_ordinal}} [[{{PH wikidata|settlement_text}} of the Philippines|{{PH wikidata|settlement_text}}]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of {{PH wikidata|province}}, {{PH wikidata|country}}. According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people.{{PH census|current}}
'''Pantukan''', officially the '''Municipality of Pantukan''' ({{langx|ceb|Lungsod sa Pantukan}}; {{langx|tl|Bayan ng Pantukan}}), is a [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Davao de Oro]], [[Philippines]]. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 90,786 people.{{PH census|current}}


==Barangays==
==History==
In 1914, Governor General [[Charles Yeater]] declared Pantukan as a municipal district. Sangui, a [[Mansaka]], was appointed president. A year after, he was replaced by Bancas Mansaka. On November 13, 1936, President [[Manuel L. Quezon]] declared it a regular municipality, therefore becoming the oldest town in Davao de Oro province.<ref>{{cite web|title=ORGANIZING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS OF MALITA AND PANTUKAN, PROVINCE OF DAVAO, INTO INDEPENDENT MUNICIPALITIES UNDER THE NAMES OF MALITA AND PANTUKAN, WITH THE SEATS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE BARRIOS OF MALITA AND PANTUKAN|url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1936/11/13/executive-order-no-64-s-1936/|accessdate=October 1, 2021}}</ref> Teodoro Fuentes was appointed its first Alkalde. Juan Caballero Sr. was its first elected Mayor. From then up to the present, the elected mayors were: Graciano Arafol (1952-1959), Diosdado Basanez (1960-1963), Celso Sarenas (1964-) with Juan Caballero, Jr. as OIC (1986-1987), Jovito Derla (1988-1992), Juan Caballero, Jr. (1992-1995), Jovita Derla (1995-2004), Tok Sarenas (2004-2013), Roberto Yugo (2013–2022) and Leonel Ceniza (2022-Present).<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Parokya Ni San Jose Souvenir Program|date=2000|author=Noel Refamonte}}</ref>

Pantukan is politically subdivided into 13 [[barangay]]s.{{PSGC detail|area}}


==Geography==
===Barangays===
Pantukan is politically subdivided into 13 [[barangay]]s.{{PSGC detail|area}} Each barangay consists of [[purok]]s while some have [[sitios]].
* Bongabong
* Bongabong
* Bongbong
* Bongbong
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* Tagugpo
* Tagugpo


==History==
===Climate===
{{Weather box
In 1914, Governor General [[Charles Yeater]] declared Pantukan a Municipal District. Sangui, a [[Mansaka]], was appointed president. A year after, he was replaced by Bancas Mansaka. On 13 November 1936, President Manuel L. Quezon declared it a regular municipality, therefore becoming the oldest local government unit in ComVal province. Teodoro Fuentes was appointed its first Alkalde. Juan Caballero Sr. was its first elected Mayor. From then up to the present, the elected mayors were: Graciano Arafol (1952-1959), Diosdado Basanez (1960-1963), Celso Sarenas (1964-) with Juan Caballero, Jr. as OIC (1986-1987), Jovito Derla (1988-1992), Juan Caballero, Jr. (1992-1995), Jovita Derla (1995-2004), Tok Sarenas (2004-2013), and Roberto Yugo (2013-).<ref>{{cite journal|journal=parokya ni san jose souvenir program|date=2000|author=Noel Refamonte}}</ref>
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| Mar high C = 30
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| Apr high C = 31
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| May high C = 30
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| Jun high C = 29
| Jun low C = 25
| Jul high C = 29
| Jul low C = 24
| Aug high C = 29
| Aug low C = 24
| Sep high C = 30
| Sep low C = 24
| Oct high C = 30
| Oct low C = 24
| Nov high C = 29
| Nov low C = 24
| Dec high C = 30
| Dec low C = 23
| Jan precipitation mm = 168
| Feb precipitation mm = 141
| Mar precipitation mm = 143
| Apr precipitation mm = 141
| May precipitation mm = 216
| Jun precipitation mm = 235
| Jul precipitation mm = 183
| Aug precipitation mm = 169
| Sep precipitation mm = 143
| Oct precipitation mm = 176
| Nov precipitation mm = 226
| Dec precipitation mm = 168
| Jan rain days = 22.1
| Feb rain days = 18.5
| Mar rain days = 21.7
| Apr rain days = 22.5
| May rain days = 27.8
| Jun rain days = 28.1
| Jul rain days = 27.4
| Aug rain days = 26.6
| Sep rain days = 24.7
| Oct rain days = 26.3
| Nov rain days = 26.5
| Dec rain days = 24.9
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| title = Pantukan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall
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| date = November 16, 2019 }}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{Philippine Census
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| title= Population census of Pantukan
| title= Population census of {{PH wikidata|name}}
| 1903 =
| 1903 =
| 1918 = 8162
| 1918 = {{PH census population|1918}}
| 1939 = 15591
| 1939 = {{PH census population|1939}}
| 1948 = 17234
| 1948 = {{PH census population|1948}}
| 1960 = 16493
| 1960 = {{PH census population|1960}}
| 1970 = 21890
| 1970 = {{PH census population|1970}}
| 1975 = 25291
| 1975 = {{PH census population|1975}}
| 1980 = 30281
| 1980 = {{PH census population|1980}}
| 1990 = 46300
| 1990 = {{PH census population|1990}}
| 1995 = 56780
| 1995 = {{PH census population|1995}}
| 2000 = 61801
| 2000 = {{PH census population|2000}}
| 2007 = 69656
| 2007 = {{PH census population|2007}}
| 2010 = 79067
| 2010 = {{PH census population|2010}}
| 2015 = 85899
| 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}}
| 2020 =
| 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}}
| 2025 =
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| 2030 =
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| footnote= Source: [[Philippine Statistics Authority]]{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}}
| footnote= Source: [[Philippine Statistics Authority]]{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}}
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In the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, the population of Pantukan, Compostela Valley, was {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people,{{PH census|current}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|{{PH wikidata|population_total}}/{{PH wikidata|area}}|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.
In the 2020 census, the population of Pantukan, Davao de Oro, was 90,786 people,{{PH census|current}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|90,786/533.11|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.


==Economy==
==Economy==
{{PH poverty incidence}}
The town is primarily dependent on [[mining]] but agriculture thrives in communities within its boundary. While small scale mining operates in the town, a large mining operator has been granted permit to explore [[gold]] in the area. Gold deposits in Barangay Kingking alone is estimated to be at 10.3 million ounces with copper deposits of 5.4 billion pounds. Nationwide Development Corporation (Nadecor) holds the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) for the Kingking mine site.
The municipality is primarily dependent on [[mining]] but agriculture thrives in communities within its boundary. While small scale mining operates in the town, a large mining operator has been granted permit to explore [[gold]] in the area. Gold deposits in Barangay Kingking alone is estimated to be at 10.3 million ounces with copper deposits of 5.4 billion pounds. Nationwide Development Corporation (Nadecor) holds the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) for the Kingking mine site.

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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://cmci.dti.gov.ph/lgu-profile.php?lgu=Pantukan Pantukan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index]
*[http://nap.psa.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
*[http://www.census.gov.ph/ Philippine Census Information]
* [{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131004104825/http://census.gov.ph/ Philippine Census Information]


{{Geographic location
{{Geographic location
|Centre = Pantukan
|Centre = Pantukan
|North = [[Mabini, Compostela Valley|Mabini]] / [[Maragusan, Compostela Valley|Maragusan]]
|North = [[Mabini, Davao de Oro|Mabini]] / [[Maragusan, Davao de Oro|Maragusan]]
|East = [[Caraga, Davao Oriental]]
|East = [[Caraga, Davao Oriental]]
|South = [[Banaybanay, Davao Oriental]]
|South = [[Banaybanay, Davao Oriental]]
|West = [[Samal, Davao del Norte]] / ''[[Davao Gulf]]''
|West = [[Samal, Davao del Norte]] / ''[[Davao Gulf]]''
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{{Compostela Valley}}
{{Davao de Oro}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Municipalities of Compostela Valley]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Davao de Oro]]
[[Category:Mining communities in the Philippines]]
[[Category:Mining communities in the Philippines]]
[[Category:Political divisions established by Philippine executive order]]

Latest revision as of 05:50, 7 December 2024

Pantukan
Municipality of Pantukan
Nickname: 
The Gold Coast
Map of Davao de Oro with Pantukan highlighted
Map of Davao de Oro with Pantukan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Pantukan is located in Philippines
Pantukan
Pantukan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°07′37″N 125°53′51″E / 7.1269°N 125.8975°E / 7.1269; 125.8975
CountryPhilippines
RegionDavao Region
ProvinceDavao de Oro
District 2nd district
FoundedNovember 13, 1936
Barangays13 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLeonel Ceniza (PDP-Laban)
 • Vice MayorCirila Arancon-Engbino (Independent)
 • RepresentativeRuwel Peter S. Gonzaga
 • Electorate59,001 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
533.11 km2 (205.83 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Highest elevation
302 m (991 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
90,786
 • Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
 • Households
21,663
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
29.82
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 394 million (2020), 143.2 million (2012), 163.6 million (2013), 188.8 million (2014), 212.5 million (2015), 231.4 million (2016), 263.1 million (2017), 292.9 million (2018), 330.4 million (2019), 397.7 million (2021), 533.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 789.4 million (2020), 218.8 million (2012), 233.7 million (2013), 244.2 million (2014), 257.1 million (2015), 448 million (2016), 511.1 million (2017), 591.5 million (2018), 665.2 million (2019), 811.5 million (2021), 888.9 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 339.7 million (2020), 135.6 million (2012), 146.7 million (2013), 166.8 million (2014), 181.2 million (2015), 197.9 million (2016), 216 million (2017), 241.4 million (2018), 279.2 million (2019), 365.3 million (2021), 443.7 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 193.1 million (2020), 57.37 million (2012), 67.89 million (2013), 78.91 million (2014), 107.7 million (2015), 155.3 million (2016), 138.4 million (2017), 138 million (2018), 164.9 million (2019), 184.6 million (2021), 181.4 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityDavao del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8809
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)87
Native languagesDavawenyo
Cebuano
Kalagan
Mansaka
Tagalog
Ata Manobo
Websitepantukan.gov.ph

Pantukan, officially the Municipality of Pantukan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Pantukan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pantukan), is a municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 90,786 people.[3]

History

[edit]

In 1914, Governor General Charles Yeater declared Pantukan as a municipal district. Sangui, a Mansaka, was appointed president. A year after, he was replaced by Bancas Mansaka. On November 13, 1936, President Manuel L. Quezon declared it a regular municipality, therefore becoming the oldest town in Davao de Oro province.[5] Teodoro Fuentes was appointed its first Alkalde. Juan Caballero Sr. was its first elected Mayor. From then up to the present, the elected mayors were: Graciano Arafol (1952-1959), Diosdado Basanez (1960-1963), Celso Sarenas (1964-) with Juan Caballero, Jr. as OIC (1986-1987), Jovito Derla (1988-1992), Juan Caballero, Jr. (1992-1995), Jovita Derla (1995-2004), Tok Sarenas (2004-2013), Roberto Yugo (2013–2022) and Leonel Ceniza (2022-Present).[6]

Geography

[edit]

Barangays

[edit]

Pantukan is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.[7] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Bongabong
  • Bongbong
  • P. Fuentes
  • Kingking (Poblacion)
  • Magnaga
  • Matiao
  • Napnapan
  • Tagdangua
  • Tambongon
  • Tibagon
  • Las Arenas
  • Araibo
  • Tagugpo

Climate

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Climate data for Pantukan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 168
(6.6)
141
(5.6)
143
(5.6)
141
(5.6)
216
(8.5)
235
(9.3)
183
(7.2)
169
(6.7)
143
(5.6)
176
(6.9)
226
(8.9)
168
(6.6)
2,109
(83.1)
Average rainy days 22.1 18.5 21.7 22.5 27.8 28.1 27.4 26.6 24.7 26.3 26.5 24.9 297.1
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics

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Population census of Pantukan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 8,162—    
1939 15,591+3.13%
1948 17,234+1.12%
1960 16,493−0.37%
1970 21,890+2.87%
1975 25,291+2.94%
1980 30,281+3.67%
1990 46,300+4.34%
1995 56,780+3.90%
2000 61,801+1.83%
2007 69,656+1.66%
2010 79,067+4.72%
2015 85,899+1.59%
2020 90,786+1.09%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

In the 2020 census, the population of Pantukan, Davao de Oro, was 90,786 people,[3] with a density of 170 inhabitants per square kilometre or 440 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Pantukan

10
20
30
40
2006
34.40
2009
28.25
2012
36.45
2015
26.21
2018
27.77
2021
29.82

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

The municipality is primarily dependent on mining but agriculture thrives in communities within its boundary. While small scale mining operates in the town, a large mining operator has been granted permit to explore gold in the area. Gold deposits in Barangay Kingking alone is estimated to be at 10.3 million ounces with copper deposits of 5.4 billion pounds. Nationwide Development Corporation (Nadecor) holds the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) for the Kingking mine site.

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Pantukan | (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 c Census of Population (2020). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "ORGANIZING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS OF MALITA AND PANTUKAN, PROVINCE OF DAVAO, INTO INDEPENDENT MUNICIPALITIES UNDER THE NAMES OF MALITA AND PANTUKAN, WITH THE SEATS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE BARRIOS OF MALITA AND PANTUKAN". Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  6. ^ Noel Refamonte (2000). Parokya Ni San Jose Souvenir Program. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ "Province: Compostela Valley". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  8. ^ "Pantukan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  10. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ^ "Province of Compostela Valley". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
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