Antipas, Cotabato
Antipas | |
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Municipality of Antipas, Cotabato | |
Nickname(s): Center of Commerce, Trade and Industry in Arakan Valley Complex | |
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 | |
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[1] |
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
Antipas is centrally located at the heart of Arakan Valley which include the municipalities of Arakan, President Roxas, Magpet and Matalam. 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[2] | ||
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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.
References
- ^ "Active Stats". National Statistical Coordination Board v3.0.
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