Maitum

Maitum
Maitom
Municipality of Maitum
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiمايتم
Coastal view of Maitum
Coastal view of Maitum
Flag of Maitum
Official seal of Maitum
Etymology: Black stone
Motto: 
Masaganang Maitum
Map of Sarangani with Maitum highlighted
Map of Sarangani with Maitum highlighted
OpenStreetMap
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Maitum is located in Philippines
Maitum
Maitum
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°02′N 124°29′E / 6.03°N 124.48°E / 6.03; 124.48
CountryPhilippines
RegionSoccsksargen
ProvinceSarangani
District Lone district
FoundedMay 7, 1959
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeLocal Government Unit
 • MayorAlexander Bryan B. Reganit
 • Vice MayorTito T. Balazon
 • RepresentativeSteve Solon
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate29,218 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total290.66 km2 (112.22 sq mi)
Elevation
62 m (203 ft)
Highest elevation
565 m (1,854 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total44,185
 • Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
 • Households
10,805
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
26.65
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 192.8 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 534.7 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 177 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 107.1 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySouth Cotabato 2 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9515
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)83
Native languagesCebuano
Tboli
Maguindanao
Blaan
Tagalog
Websitewww.maitum.gov.ph

Maitum, officially the Municipality of Maitum (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Maitum; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Maitum, Jawi: ايڠد نو مايتم; Tagalog: Bayan ng Maitum), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 44,185 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.[3]

It is bordered on the west by the province of Sultan Kudarat, on the east by the municipality of Kiamba, on the north by the province of South Cotabato, and the south by the Celebes Sea.

  1. ^ Municipality of Maitum | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.