Malalag, Davao del Sur

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Malalag, Davao del Sur
Municipality of Malalag, Davao del Sur
—  Municipality  —
Ph locator davao del sur malalag
Country Philippines
Region XI
Province Davao del Sur
Districts District of Davao del Sur
Barangays 15 Barangays
Government
 • Governor Marc Douglas Cagas IV (Lakas-CMD)
 • Mayor Hon. Roel O. Paras
 • Vice Mayor
Population (2010 LGPMS Census)
 • Total 35,814
 • Rank 19
Time zone PST
ZIP code 8010
Households 26,069
Income class 1st class


Malalag...is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 LGPMS Census, it has a population of 35,814 people in 7,604 households. Malalag is stragetically located in the heart of Davao del Sur. Malalag is an argicultural center of Davao del Sur. Its main products are Banana, Cocunut and other fruits and vegetables. Malalag is also a fishing center of Davao del Sur. Many fish cages are lying in Malalag Bay. Malalag is also wealth in mining indusrty. Because of this, the Municipality of Malalag will soon to be a city in year 2016.

In 1955, the barrios of Basiawan, Kibulan and the sitios of Kimatay and Kilalag were transferred from the town of Malita, Davao del Sur to Malalag.[1]

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[edit] Malalag Wharf

[edit] Geographical Location

Malalag Wharf...is located in the Municipality of Malalag in the southwest coastline of Malalag Bay, Davao del Sur, at a distance of 25 kms. from Digos and approximately 88 kms. South of Davao City.

It is geographically positioned at 6' 35' 30 north and 125' 30' east.


Anchorage:

Ships can anchor at a depth of 21 fathoms free of hazardous underwater obstructions/currents and is notably sheltered rom direct exposure to the fury of the waves and surges from the open sea.


Navigational Approach:

Approach for Malalag Wharf is through the Malalag Bay.


Entrance Channel:

Vessels entering the Malalag Port navigate through the southwest route of the Malalag Bay which is a tributary of the larger Davao Gulf waters.


Port Facilities and Features:

U 50m Wharf

U One berth, 30m x 15m

U Controlling depth of 9m - 12m below MLLW

U Fendering system is of clustered timber files distributed equally alongside the wharf

U Tanks and pipelines for shipment of molasses


Port Services:

Cargo Handling Operator:

Malalag Arrastre Porters and Stevedoring Multi-Purpose Coop (MAPOSTMUCO)


Port Statistics:

Cargoes Handled:

Molasses, Sugar, Steel Products, Vehicle and Heavy Equipment, General Cargoes


Shipping:


VESSEL GRT LOA ROUTE
M/T Ocean Queen Nine 1058 68.14 Manila-Malalag-Batangas
M/T Alvin 164.88 39 Manila-Malalag-Batangas
M/V Grand Pacific III 498.27 67.37 Davao-Malalag-Manila
LCT Nicia 483.25 68 Ormoc-Malalag-Davao
LCT Jaime Ongpin 497.54 61.4 Davao-Malalag-Iloilo
LCT Filipino 857.94 65.39 Iloilo-Malalag-Cebu

[edit] Climate

Climate data for Malalag, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 108
(42)		 101
(38)		 102
(39)		 100
(38)		 99
(37)		 109
(43)		 101
(38)		 102
(39)		 103
(39)		 100
(38)		 93
(34)		 100
(38)		 109
(43)
Average high °F (°C) 86
(30)		 87
(31)		 88
(31)		 90
(32)		 89
(32)		 87
(31)		 87
(31)		 88
(31)		 88
(31)		 88
(31)		 88
(31)		 87
(31)		 88
(31)
Average low °F (°C) 74
(23)		 74
(23)		 75
(24)		 76
(24)		 76
(24)		 76
(24)		 75
(24)		 75
(24)		 75
(24)		 75
(24)		 75
(24)		 75
(24)		 75
(24)
Record low °F (°C) 66
(19)		 68
(20)		 68
(20)		 70
(21)		 72
(22)		 72
(22)		 71
(22)		 70
(21)		 70
(21)		 71
(22)		 72
(22)		 69
(21)		 66
(19)
Source: Weatherbase[2]

[edit] Barangays

Malalag is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.

  • Baybay
  • Bolton
  • Bulacan
  • Caputian
  • Ibo
  • Kiblagon
  • Lapla
  • Mabini
  • New Baclayon
  • Pitu
  • Poblacion
  • Tagansule
  • Bagumbayan
  • Rizal (Parame)
  • San Isidro

[edit] References

  1. ^ "An Act Transferring the Barrios of Basiawan, Kibulan and the Sitios of Kimatay and Kilalag in the Municipality of Malita, to the Municipality of Malalag, Province of Davao". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1310.html. Retrieved 2011-04-11. 
  2. ^ Davao del Sur-Philippines units=metric= "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Malalag, Davao del Sur, Philippines". Weatherbase. 2011. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weatherall.php3?s=35789&refer=&units=us&cityname=Malalag, Davao del Sur-Philippines units=metric=. Retrieved 2011-07-15. 

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Highly urbanized city
(Administratively independent from the province, but grouped under Davao del Sur by the National Statistics Office)

Coordinates: 6°35′46″N 125°23′56″E / 6.596°N 125.399°E / 6.596; 125.399

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