Paglat, officially the Municipality of Paglat (Maguindanaon: Ingud nu Paglat; Iranun: Inged a Paglat; ), is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,727 people.

History

It was created under Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 112 on July 19, 2001, carved out of the municipality of General Salipada K. Pendatun.

The first appointed mayor was Bai Zulaika Pendatun-Langkuno, however, her appointment was recalled by then ARMM Governor Nur Misuari to give way for her cousin Datu Conte Mangelen, son of the then Congressman Datu Luminog Mangelen of Cotabato Province.

Geography

Barangays

Paglat is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Campo
  • Damakling
  • Damalusay
  • Kakal
  • Poblacion/Paglat
  • Salam
  • Tual
  • Upper Idtig

Climate

Demographics

Economy

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References

  • Paglat Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
  • MMA Act No. 112: An Act Creating Municipality of Paglas in the Province of Maguindanao
  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
  • Philippine Census Information
  • Local Governance Performance Management System