Bagumbayan is a 1st class inland municipality of Sultan Kudarat Province in Region 12, Philippines.
Profile of Bagumbayan Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Central part of Sultan Kudarat (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Isulan (north), Santo Nino and Surallah in South Cotabato (east), Lake Sebu in South Cotabato (south) and Senator Ninoy Aquino (west)
Area –> 672.06 km2 (259.48 sq mi)
Population –> 67,061 (2015 Census)
Terrain –> Lowland with mountains in the center and plateau and hills in the western part
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading
Major Products –> Rice, Corn, Coconut, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Cebuano, Maguindanao, Tagalog, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, English
Barangays –> 19
Revenue (2016) –> 197,686,238.12
Legislative District –> 2nd
Government Officials
Congressman –> Horacio Suansing Jr.
Mayor –> Jonalette E. De Pedro
Vice Mayor –> Ernesto M. Segura Sr.
History of Bagumbayan
On November 22, 1973, the municipality of Bagumbayan was transferred from Cotabato Province to the new province of Sultan Kudarat through the issuance of presidential decree 341 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
Economy of Bagumbayan
The town of Bagumbayan is a rice and corn producer.
Tourist Spots in Bagumbayan
Festivals in Bagumbayan
Bansadayaw Festival
Map of Bagumbayan Municipality in Sultan Kudarat
See also: Profile of Mayor Jonalette E. De Pedro , Governor Suharto Mangudadatu