Datu Paglas, Maguindanao

Datu Paglas, Maguindanao
Map of Maguindanao showing the location of Datu Paglas
Coordinates: 6°46′1″N 124°51′0″E / 6.76694°N 124.85°E / 6.76694; 124.85Coordinates: 6°46′1″N 124°51′0″E / 6.76694°N 124.85°E / 6.76694; 124.85
Country	Philippines
Region	Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province	Maguindanao
Districts	Lone district of Maguindanao
Barangays	23
Established	November 22, 1973
Government
– Mayor	Datu Mohamad P. Paglas
Area
– Total	269.50 km2 (104.1 sq mi)
Elevation	20 m (66 ft)
Population (2007)
– Total	29,979
– Density	111.2/km2 (288/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	9617
Area code(s)	64
Website	www.datupaglas.gov.ph

Datu Paglas is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines.

Barangays

Datu Paglas is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.^[1]

Alip (Pob.) Bonawan Bulod Damalusay Damawato Datang Elbebe Kalumenga (Kalumanga) Katil Lipao Lomoyon Madidis Makat Malala Mangadeg Manindolo Mao Napok Palao sa Buto Poblacion Puya Salendab Sepaka

History

Datu Paglas was created out of 7 northern barrios of the municipality of Columbio on November 22, 1973 by Presidential Decree No. 340.^[2] While Columbio was made part of the province of Sultan Kudarat, Datu Paglas was made part of the province of Maguindanao.^[3]

Population Census Census Pop. Rate 1995 15,522 — 2000 20,014 5.61% 2007 29,979 5.73%

References

1. ^ National Statistical Coordination Board. "PSGC Interactive: Municipality/City: DATU PAGLAS". http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=153805000&regcode=15&provcode=38. Retrieved 2008-05-19. 
2. ^ Chan Robles Virtual Law Library (1998-07-19). "Presidential Decree No. 340". http://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecrees/presidentialdecreeno340.html. Retrieved 2008-05-19. 
3. ^ Chan Robles Virtual Law Library (1998-07-19). "Presidential Decree No. 341". http://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecrees/presidentialdecreeno341.html. Retrieved 2008-05-18.