Palimbang
Biwang (Coastal West) | |
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Municipality of Palimbang | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | ڤليمبڠ |
Motto: Pat a Inged sa Biwang (Four communities in the Coastal West) | |
Anthem: Palimbang hymm official | |
![]() Map of Sultan Kudarat with Palimbang highlighted | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 6°13′N 124°12′E / 6.22°N 124.2°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Soccsksargen |
Province | Sultan Kudarat |
District | 2nd district |
Founded | August 14, 1959 |
Named for | Palembang, Indonesia |
Barangays | 40 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Joenime Badrudin Kapina |
• Vice Mayor | Mosaban Pangansayan Aliding |
• Representative | Horacio P. Suansing, Jr. |
• Councilors | (1) Baisa D. Sinsuat-Sapal (2) Mhark M. Siokon (3) Zakiya A. Sabiwang (4) Janifa G. Pangansayan (5) Sucuny A. Pendatun (6) Abubakar M. Abdullah (7) Zakiya A. Sabiwang (8) Akmad D. Tausing |
• Electorate | 41,650 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 484.85 km2 (187.20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
Highest elevation | 497 m (1,631 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 92,828 |
• Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
• Households | 19,591 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 54.05 |
• Revenue | ₱ 321.5 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 320.6 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 311.3 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 15.99 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (SUKELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 9809 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)64 |
Native languages | Hiligaynon Maguindanao Cotabato Manobo Tagalog |
Palimbang, officially the Municipality of Palimbang (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Palimbang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Palimbang; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Palimbang, Jawi: ايڠايد نو ڤليمبڠ), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 92,828 people.[3]
It was incorporated on August 14, 1959, through Executive Order No. 350 by President Carlos P. Garcia.
Their annual feast named Kalilang sa Biwang is celebrated every 11 November.
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