South Upi, officially the Municipality of South Upi (Maguindanaon: Pagabagatan Upi; Iranun: Inged a South Upi; ), is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,197 people.

It also known as Timanan.

History

South Upi was created through Presidential Decree No. 1011 by then President Ferdinand Marcos on September 22, 1976. It was carved from the municipality of Upi.

Geography

Barangays

South Upi is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Biarong
  • Bongo
  • Itaw
  • Kigan
  • Kuya
  • Lamud
  • Looy
  • Pandan
  • Pilar
  • Romangaob (Poblacion)
  • San Jose

Climate

Demographics

Economy

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References

  • South Upi Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
  • Philippine Census Information
  • Local Governance Performance Management System