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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 Cotabato showing the location of Antipas
Map of Cotabato showing the location of Antipas
CountryPhilippines
RegionSOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
ProvinceCotabato
Districts2nd District of Cotabato
Barangays13
Incorporated (Town)March 7, 1981
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • District RepresentativeNancy A. Catamco
 • MayorCADUNGON, Van D. (2010-present)
 • Vice MayorLIBOON, Rosalia P. (2010-present)
 • Municipal Council
Area
 • Municipality199.98 km2 (77.21 sq mi)
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 (2009)
 • Municipality24,519
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
 • Urban
6,026
Demonym(s)Cotabateños
Antipaseños
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+8 (+8)
ZIP Code
9414
Climate(s)18°C-28°C
Language(s)Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Ilocano, Manobo,Tagalog
Income class2nd Class[1]

Antipas is considered as the Center of Commerce, Trade and Industry in Arakan Valley Complex. It is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines and is partially urban. It has the least population in entire Province,[2] according to the LGPMS (as of 2009), it has a population of 24,519[3] people in 5,692 households.

Geography

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[4]
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[5] 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 72 mm. 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.

Temperature ranges from 18 to 28 degrees Celsius[6], beacause of its topographic elevation of 320 meters above sea level and proximity to mountaineous Bukidnon province, making it the coolest place on SOCCSKSARGEN and one of the coolest in Mindanao. 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.

Economy

Antipas was classified as a 2nd class municipality by the DILG-LGMPS in 2009 . It yielded an income of Php 84,020,613.23, where Php 70,415,300.00 is from IRA, Php 4,869,876.95 from Local-Sourced Revenues and Php 8,735,436.28 from other revenues.

The Municipality is considered as the Economic Center of Arakan Valley Complex. It plays a pivotal role in the economic development on its neighboring towns. It is the commercial, industrial and trading hub of four neighboring municipalities.

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.

Demographics

Population Census of Antipas
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 19,171—    
2000 19,810+0.71%
2007 22,892+2.01%

As of 2009 according to LGPMS, Antipas has a population of 24,519 people. There are 1,627 people (7.1%) increase from the previous census of 2007. The average annual growth of the town is 2.01% which is lower than the national annual average (2.04%). Compared to the census of 1995 the number of people increased by 5,348 (27.89%).

The population density of Antipas with 24,519 inhabitants and 199.98 km2 land area is 122.61 per km2.

Dialects

The major dialects spoken is Hiligaynon or Ilonggo which comprises the 74% of the population. Second to this is Cebuano, 12% and Ilocano, 7.9%. Ethnic tribes account for the 6.1% of the population.

Industries

Rubber and cavendish banana production are the major crops. A major company engaged in Cavendish production in the area is AJMR/SUMITOMO. Other industries present in the area deal with agriculture support facilities. Rice mill, corn mills, corn sheller and drier.And some furniture making, tailoring and welding.

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.

Lodging House

  • Danny Rose Lodge
  • Boarding Houses

Educational Institutions

College

  • Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST)-Antipas Annex

High School

Public School

  • Antipas National High School - Main Campus
  • Antipas National High School - Malire Annex
  • Antipas Educational Learning Center
  • Camutan National High School
  • Malatab National High School
  • Sarayan National High School

Private School

  • SBC Learning Center


Elementary

Public School

  • Antipas Central Elementary School
  • B. Cadungon Elementary School
  • Camutan Elementary School
  • Cana-an Elementary School
  • Datu Agod Elementary School
  • Datu Embangan Public School
  • Dolores Elementary School
  • Kiyaab Elementary School
  • Luhong Elementary School
  • Magsaysay Elementary School
  • Malangag Elementary School
  • Malatab Elementary School
  • Malire Elementary School
  • New Pontevedra Elementary School

Private School

  • SBC Learning Center

Medical Facilities

  • Antipas Medical Specialist Center Hospital, Inc.
  • Arakan Valley District Hospital
  • Clinica Catotal

Department Stores/Shopping Centres

  • LCE Department Store
  • Pamilihang Bayan ng Antipas
  • Anlu Shoppers Mart
  • Esterlyn Merchandise

Banking Institutions

  • Rural Bank of Digos-Antipas Branch
  • Cooperative Rural Bank Of Cotabato
  • One Network Bank

Drug Store/Pharmacy

  • RJ Pharmacy
  • Solomon Pharmacy
  • Roan Pharmacy

Transportation

Local means of transportation is served by tricycles known locally as just "motor". Transportations to its barangays and adjacent municipalities are served by Motorcyles, Jeepneys, and L300 Vans. Mini-Buses serves the Arakan—Kidapawan City Route which passes the municipalities of Antipas and President Roxas. Public Utility Vans also served routes to and from the municipalities of Arakan, President Roxas, Barangay Linao and Kiyaab of Antipas and Kidapawan City.

Geographical Location


References

  1. ^ "Active Stats". National Statistical Coordination Board v3.0.
  2. ^ http://census.gov.ph/data/pressrelease/2010/pr1059tx.html
  3. ^ http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=6&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=15&frmIdProvince=79&frmIdLgu=1504
  4. ^ "Antipas Census of 2007". National Statistical Coordination Board v3.0. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  5. ^ http://lgu-antipas.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=77&Itemid=128
  6. ^ http://www.accuweather.com/en-us/ph/cotabato/antipas/details.aspx

External links

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