Malungon
Municipality in Sarangani, Philippines
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Malungon, officially the Municipality of Malungon (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Malungon; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Malungun, Jawi: ايڠد نوملوڠون; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malungon), is a municipality in the province of Sarangani,[5] Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 108,429 people.[6]
Malungon | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Malungon | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | ملوڠون |
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 Map of Sarangani with Malungon highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Malungon | |
.svg)  Malungon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 6°22′39″N 125°16′22″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Soccsksargen |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone District |
| Barangays | 31 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Reynaldo F. Constantino |
| • Vice Mayor | Maria Theresa D. Constantino |
| • Representative | Steve Solon |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 71,045 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 750.92 km2 (289.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 108,429 |
| • Density | 144.39/km2 (373.98/sq mi) |
| • Households | 25,809 |
| Demonym | Malungonian |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 37.78 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 516.9 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 852.2 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 481.9 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 347.9 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | South Cotabato 2 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9503 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)83 |
| Native languages | Cebuano Tboli Maguindanao Blaan Tagalog , Tagakaulo |
| Website | malungon |
The only landlocked municipality in Sarangani, Malungon lies in the north-eastern part of the province. It is bounded on the west by Tupi, South Cotabato, on the north by the province of Davao del Sur, east by Malita, capital of the newly created province of Davao Occidental, on the south by Alabel (the provincial capital) and General Santos, and on the south-west by Polomolok, South Cotabato.
Malungon has also marked milestones such as its foundation anniversary, which has been covered in national media.[7]
History
Malungon was created as a municipality through Republic Act No. 5522, which was approved on June 21, 1969. It was formerly part of the municipality of General Santos, then under the province of South Cotabato before the creation of Sarangani Province.[8]
Geography
Barangays
Malungon is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
Climate
| Climate data for Malungon, Sarangani | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
| 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 [10] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
Economy
Poverty incidence of Malungon
66.80
50.63
37.90
45.33
47.04
48.31
34.20
37.78
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]
Malungon's economy is largely based on agriculture with a high level production of dried coconut meat. Animal husbandry is the second biggest income earner, notably cattle farming. Other agricultural products are coconuts, maize, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, pork, eggs, beef, and fish.
The economy has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport.
Malungon was among the municipalities recognized at the 2025 Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities awards and forum organized by The Manila Times.[24]
The municipality was also included as one of the stops in the Philippine Experience Program, a tourism initiative highlighting cultural and heritage sites across the country.[25]
The municipality has also been featured in national media for its scenic locations, including areas noted for their resemblance to cherry blossom landscapes.[26]
Malungon was among the municipalities recognized at the 2025 Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities awards and forum organized by The Manila Times.[27]
The municipality was included as one of the stops in the Philippine Experience Program, a tourism initiative highlighting cultural and heritage sites across the country.[28]
National media outlets have likewise featured scenic locations in Malungon, including areas noted for their resemblance to cherry blossom landscapes.[29]
Malungon has been included in national competitiveness assessments through the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry.[30]