Pantukan

Nowadays, Pantukan is a topic that generates great interest and debate in today's society. Its relevance and impact are evident in different areas, from politics to people's daily lives. It has become a key point on the public agenda, driving discussions and actions in search of solutions. Pantukan has captured the attention of experts and citizens alike, motivating research, demonstrations and significant changes in the way people perceive and act on this issue. In this article, we will explore in a detailed and objective manner the different perspectives and aspects related to Pantukan, in order to offer a comprehensive and enriching vision of its importance in our society.

Pantukan
Municipality
Municipality of Pantukan
Nickname: 
The Gold Coast
Map of Davao de Oro with Pantukan highlighted
Map of Davao de Oro with Pantukan highlighted
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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
[2]
 • 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₱ 533.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 888.9 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 443.7 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 181.4 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityDavao del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8809
PSGC
1108211000
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

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 of the then-undivided province of Davao, therefore becoming the oldest town in Davao de Oro.[5] Teodoro Fuentes was appointed its first Alkalde. Juan Caballero Sr. was its first elected Mayor.

It later became part of Davao del Norte upon the division of Davao on May 8, 1967,[6] and Compostela Valley (now Davao de Oro) beginning in 1998.[7][8]

Geography

Barangays

Pantukan is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. [9] 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

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[10]

Demographics

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[11][12][13][14]

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

Poverty incidence of Pantukan

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
52.90
2003
44.06
2006
34.40
2009
28.25
2012
36.45
2015
26.21
2018
27.77
2021
29.82

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

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 (290,000 kg) with copper deposits of 5.4 billion pounds (2.4 Mt). Nationwide Development Corporation (Nadecor) holds the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) for the Kingking mine site.

References

  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. ^ Executive Order No. 65, s. 1936 (November 13, 1936), 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. ^ Republic Act No. 4867 (May 8, 1967), "An Act Creating the Provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental", Republic Acts, Chan Robles Virtual Law Library, retrieved April 25, 2014
  7. ^ Republic Act No. 8470 (January 30, 1998), "Republic Act No. 8470; An Act Creating the Province of Compostela Valley from the Province of Davao del Norte, and for Other Purposes", Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines: Congress of the Philippines, archived from the original on December 1, 2017, retrieved March 18, 2016
  8. ^ Noel Refamonte (2000). Parokya Ni San Jose Souvenir Program. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  10. ^ "Pantukan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  11. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  15. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  17. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  18. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  19. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  20. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  22. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.