Matalam, Cotabato

Matalam, Cotabato

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Map of Cotabato with Matalam highlighted

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 07°05′N 124°54′E / 7.083°N 124.900°E / 7.083; 124.900Coordinates: 07°05′N 124°54′E / 7.083°N 124.900°E / 7.083; 124.900
Country Philippines
Region SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Province Cotabato
Congr. district 3rd District of Cotabato
Incorporated December 29, 1961
Barangays 34
Government[1]
 • Type Mayor-Council
 • District Representative Nancy A. Catamco
 • Mayor Oscar M. Valdevieso
 • Vice Mayor Cheryl V. Catamco
Area[2]
 • Total 476.00 km2 (183.78 sq mi)
Elevation 80 m (260 ft)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 74,034
 • Density 160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9406
Dialing code 64
Language(s) Manobo (official)
Income class 1st class[2]

Matalam is a first class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 74,034 people.[3]

Geography

Matalam is a palm shape municipality. It is centrally located right at the heart of the province of Cotabato. It is bounded on the east by the municipality of Kidapawan; on the west by Kabacan; on the south by M’lang and on the north by the Municipalities of President Roxas and Carmen. It lies along the Cotabato-Davao National Highway occupying the large portion of the Arakan Valley.

Barangays

Matalam is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.[2]

  • New Alimodian
  • Arakan
  • Bangbang
  • Bato
  • Central Malamote
  • Dalapitan
  • Estado
  • Ilian
  • Kabulacan
  • Kibia
  • Kibudoc
  • Kidama
  • Kilada
  • Lampayan
  • Latagan
  • Linao
  • Lower Malamote
  • Manubuan
  • Manupal
  • Marbel
  • Minamaing
  • Natutungan
  • New Bugasong
  • New Pandan
  • Patadon West
  • Poblacion
  • Salvacion
  • Santa Maria
  • Sarayan
  • Taculen
  • Taguranao
  • Tamped (Tampad)
  • New Abra
  • Pinamaton

Climate

Matalam belongs to the 4th type of climate, which is characterized by a more or less even distribution of rainfall throughout the year. The municipality has an average rainfall of 13.63 inches (346 mm). The heaviest rainfall months of the year are May, June and July. The prevailing wind direction is from west to east. Matalam is geographically located outside typhoon belt. Normal condition temperature ranges from 28 to 38 °C (82 to 100 °F), the month of April being the hottest month, while the coldest month of the year is December.

History

The municipality of Matalam before its creation into a regular municipality was just a mere sitio of Kilada called "Crossing M'lang" within the jurisdiction of the municipality of Kabacan. Because of its strategic location coupled with the strong desire of the people, petitioned the provincial and national government for its creation into a regular municipality. It was formally separated from Kabacan and was created into a municipality in December 29, 1961 making Matalam as the 32nd Municipality of Cotabato. This municipality was named after the late illustrious father of the Province, Hon. Governor Datu Matalam, in acknowledgement of his untiring efforts for the development and creation of the place.[4] MPDC Office_LGU-Matalam, Cotabato

Demographics

Population census of Matalam
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 48,745—    
1995 54,463+2.10%
2000 60,146+2.15%
2007 66,204+1.33%
2010 74,034+4.15%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

Matalam's market and other commercial establishments are the hub of activity in the area. Commercial establishments in the town include the following: bakeries, gasoline dealers, copra dealers, sari-sari stores, beta houses, carenderias, hardwares, grains retailers, fish dealers, and many more.

Rice, corn and copra are commodities which are very much in demand in the local trade. Due to lack of supply, rice and corn grits are sometimes brought in from the mainland. These are retailed in the market for local consumption.

Mineral resources is found on the mountainous portion with properties such as shale sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, igneous rock and other volcanic materials.

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Province: COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO)". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www.cotabatoprov.gov.ph/lgus/matalam
 Carmen
Antipas
Kabacan President Roxas
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M'lang Kidapawan
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