Malapatan
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Malapatan, officially the Municipality of Malapatan ( ; , Jawi: ايڠد نو ملڤاتن; ), is a municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 82,577 people1. Malapatan is bounded on the west by Sarangani Bay, on the east by Davao Occidental, on the north by Alabel, and on the south by Glan.
Malapatan, officially the Municipality of Malapatan ( ; , Jawi: ايڠد نو ملڤاتن; ), is a municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 82,577 people. Malapatan is bounded on the west by Sarangani Bay, on the east by Davao Occidental, on the north by Alabel, and on the south by Glan.
Geography
Barangays
Malapatan is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. Daan Suyan Kihan Kinam Libi Lun Masla Lun Padidu Patag Poblacion (Malapatan) Sapu Masla Sapu Padidu Tuyan Upper Suyan
Climate
Demographics
Inhabited by Christians, Muslims mostly Maguindanaon as well the indigenous people of Sarangani. Malapatan is a great illustration of how different religious beliefs can harmoniously co-exist. It is also the home of the famous Blaan "dreamweavers" who craft sleeping mats using the designs they have dreamt about.
References
External links
Malapatan Profile at PhilAtlas.com Malapatan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index Malapatan Municipal Profile at the Province of Sarangani Official Website [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System
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