Antipas, Cotabato

For other uses of "Antipas", see Antipas (disambiguation).

Antipas
Municipality
Municipality of Antipas, Cotabato
Nickname(s):  Center of Commerce, Trade and Industry in Arakan Valley Complex
Map of antipas
Country	Philippines
Region	SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Province	Cotabato
Districts	2nd District of Cotabato
Barangays	13
Incorporated (Town)	Batas Pambansa 88 / October 14,1980
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
• Mayor	CADUNGOG, Van D. (2010-present)
• Vice Mayor	LIBOON, Rosalia P. (2010-present)
• Municipal Council	Councilors TIRADO, Buenaventura P. PEÑALOZA, Veronica C. GABRIEL, Abraham C. MAGBANUA, Ronnie S. CARUGDA, Edgar P. OSORIO, Teddy A. CADUNGON, Allan V. CADUNGON, Ronnie P. CADUNGON, Egidio Jr. D. SK Federation President OSORIO, Sheilah Mae Y.
Area
• Municipality	552.50 km2 (213.321 sq mi)
Elevation	320 m (1,050 ft)
Population  (2007)
• Municipality	22,892
• Density	41/km2 (110/sq mi)
• Urban	6,026
Demonym(s)	Cotabateños Atnipaseños
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+8 (+8)
ZIP Code	9414
Climate(s)	28°C-38°C
Language(s)	Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Ilocano, Manobo,Tagalog
Income class	2nd Class

Antipas is considered as the Center of Commerce, Trade and Industry in Arakan Valley Complex in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. It is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines and is partially urban. It has the least population in the Cotabato Province, according to the NSCB (as of Aug 1, 2007), it has a population of 22,892 people in 4,969 households.

Geograpy

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Antipas Municipal Map

Antipas is centrally located at the heart of Arakan Valley. It is bounded on the southeast by the Municipality of Magpet, on the northeast by the Municipality of Arakan, on the north by the Municipality of President Roxas(North) and Arakan River, on the west by its mother municipality, Matalam and on the South by President Roxas(South).It lies 7 08' 16" to 7 24' 07" longitude and a 24 48' 40" to 125 02' 36" latitude.

Barangays

Antipas is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.

NSCB as of Aug. 1, 2007
Barangay	Urban/Rural	Population
Camutan	Rural	1942
Canaan	Rural	751
Dolores	Rural	913
Kiyaab	Rural	1998
Luhong	Rural	1121
Magsaysay	Rural	1430
Malangag	Rural	987
Malatab	Rural	3039
Malire	Rural	1510
New Pontevedra	Rural	1337
Poblacion	Urban	6026
B. Cadungon	Rural	880
Datu Agod	Rural	958

Climate

Antipas belongs to the "4" type of climate that characterized by a more or less distribution of rainfall throughout the year and has an average rainfall of 72mm. The heaviest rainfall frequently occur during the months of May, June, July and August. Antipas being centrally located at the heart of Arakan Valley is protected by the majestic Mount Apo from typhoons and other climatic disturbances. Prevailing wind directions are the Northeast and Southwest monsoon.

Under normal condition, temperature ranges from 28-38 degree centigrade all throughout the year. The highest temperature is felt during the months of March and April while the lowest is in December. Long dry season usually start from January to April during which months, there is also a marked decrease in water supply for agricultural purposes when some water sources dry up thus, affecting agricultural productivity. During peak rainy season, some rivers/creeks overflow causing low lying areas to flooded.

Natural Resources

Antipas is predominantly an agriculture area. Antipas is identified as a major banana, corn and rubber producing area in relation to soil type and soil capability dominant in the area. Coupled with these is the potential of the area for agri-based industries like cassava, coconut and rubber, coffee and cacao.

Industries

Industries present in the area deal with agriculture support facilities. Rice mill, corn mills, corn sheller and drier. Other industries are furniture making, tailoring and welding.

Brief History

The Municipality of Antipas long before its creation into a regular municipality was just a mere Sitio called Buru-Buruan of Barangay Kiyaab of the Municipality of Matalam which is inhabited mostly by Manobos. Due to continuous influx of Christian settlers in the area, the Municipal Council of Matalam passed a resolution in 1963, approved by the defunct Provincial Board of Cotabato and then was consequently recognized as one of the regular barangays of Matalam, Cotabato bearing the name of ANTIPAS.

The name ANTIPAS was derived from the two major tribes dominating the area; ANTI from the word ANTIQUE and PAS from PASSI, two places found in Panay Island. The enthusiasm of the natives and their determination to run their own affairs coupled with the fertility of the soil and a promise of a brighter future of the area brought forth the unified will of the people when they petitioned the National Government through the Provincial Government headed by Governor Carlos B. Cajelo and represented by Assemblyman Jesus Amparo of the Batasang Pambansa. On October 14, 1980 by virtue of Batas Pambansa Bilang 88, approved by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, ratified by the people of the Municipality of Matalam on December 6, 1980 and ultimately inaugurated on March 7, 1981, Antipas was created as the 15th municipality of Cotabato.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information