Mamasapano

Mamasapano, officially the Municipality of Mamasapano (Maguindanaon: Ingud nu Mamasapano; Iranun: Inged a Mamasapano; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mamasapano), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 27,807.^[3]

Mamasapano
Municipality
Municipality of Mamasapano
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Map of Maguindanao del Sur with Mamasapano highlighted
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Mamasapano Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°53′36″N 124°30′02″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province	Maguindanao del Sur
District	Lone district
Founded	October 31, 1998
Barangays	14 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Akmad A. Ampatuan Jr.
• Vice Mayor	Tahirodin Benzar A. Ampatuan
• Representative	Mohamad P. Paglas Sr.
• Municipal Council	Members Sharmaine Reham A. Ampatuan Mahir M. Ampatuan Mohamad Nor A. Ampatuan Tohamie T. Masukat Datukedsi A. Mamasapano Mama A. Masukat Jr. Jacky H. Abdillah Abdila M. Maulana
• Electorate	15,336 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	85.31 km2 (32.94 sq mi)
Elevation	13 m (43 ft)
Highest elevation	54 m (177 ft)
Lowest elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Population  (2020 census)[3]
• Total	27,807
• Density	330/km2 (840/sq mi)
• Households	4,401
Economy
• Income class	5th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	47.18 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱ 106.8 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 94.1 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 88.48 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 13.42 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (MAGELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9608
PSGC	153820000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)64
Native languages	Maguindanao Tagalog
Website	www.mamasapano.gov.ph

History

This municipality was formerly a barangay of the town of Shariff Aguak. However, by virtue of Republic Acts No. 6646/7160 and Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 54 dated April 27, 1997, issued on December 2, 1998, COMELEC Resolution No. 3051/3052 and Plebiscite conducted on October 31, 1998, the Municipality of Mamasapano then became the 11th municipality in the 2nd District of Maguindanao. The newly created municipality has eighteen (18) barangays taken from its mother municipality of Shariff Aguak.^[5]

On July 30, 2009, upon the ratification of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 225 (as amended by MMAA 252), the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha was created from 4 barangays and a portion of one barangay (Libutan East) from Mamasapano, in addition to other barangays from Datu Piang, Datu Unsay, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan and Shariff Aguak.

Mamasapano clash

Main article: Mamasapano clash

On Sunday, January 25, 2015, the area around Mamasapano was the site of a sharp clash between Philippines government armed forces and local rebel groups. During the fighting, 44 members of the Philippine National Police elite Special Action Force (SAF) were killed. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) stated that 18 people had died on the rebel side. Some local civilians were also reportedly killed during the incident. The unexpected clash, and the deaths of 44 SAF police as well as the wounding of 12 others, triggered bitter recriminations among leaders at the national level and threatened to derail on-going reconciliation negotiations between the Philippines Government and various rebel groups in Mindanao. It was reported that members of both the MILF as well as the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were involved in the action on the rebel side.^[6]

In response to the clash and deaths of national police, President Aquino called for the peace talks with MILF to nevertheless continue but also demanded that MILF forces assist in identifying the persons responsible for killing the police and, in other ways, demonstrate sincerity in supporting the peace efforts.^[7]

Subsequently, it was reported that both the Philippines government and local MILF representatives were working to try to restore life to normal in the Mamasapano area. Representatives of the Philippines government visited the area in early February to deliver assistance to families who had lost relatives during the fighting. Representatives of the MILF also issued assurances that on-going efforts to establish peace in the region would not be disrupted by the clash.^[8]

Nevertheless, in the following weeks local fighting continued between government forces and the BIFF rebel group. In early March government forces were reported to have captured a BIFF camp where bombs and weapons were being manufactured.^[9]

Geography

Barangays

Mamasapano is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

• Bagumbong
• Dabenayan
• Daladap
• Dasikil
• Liab
• Libutan
• Lusay
• Mamasapano
• Manongkaling
• Matias
• Pidsandawan
• Pimbalakan
• Sapakan
• Tuka
• Tukanalipao

Climate

Climate data for Mamasapano, Maguindanao
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	32 (90)	32 (90)	33 (91)	33 (91)	32 (90)	31 (88)	30 (86)	31 (88)	31 (88)	31 (88)	31 (88)	31 (88)	32 (89)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21 (70)	21 (70)	21 (70)	22 (72)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	22 (72)	22 (72)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	19 (0.7)	14 (0.6)	15 (0.6)	18 (0.7)	33 (1.3)	42 (1.7)	44 (1.7)	42 (1.7)	30 (1.2)	31 (1.2)	28 (1.1)	17 (0.7)	333 (13.2)
Average rainy days	6.9	5.6	6.9	8.1	15.1	17.5	17.8	18.5	14.9	14.9	12.4	8.0	146.6
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[10]

Demographics

Population census of Mamasapano

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1995	16,121	—
2000	20,059	+4.80%
2007	29,285	+5.36%
2010	22,354	−9.36%
2015	24,800	+2.00%
2020	27,807	+2.28%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14]

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Mamasapano

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2000 85.64 2003 58.84 2006 59.00 2009 55.84 2012 73.65 2015 59.82 2018 72.64 2021 47.18 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

References

1.  Municipality of Mamasapano | (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. Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
5. "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 54; An Act creating the Municipality of Mamasapano in the Province of Maguindanao, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
6. Louis Bacani, '"Aquino admits knowing SAF operation in Mamasapano", The Philippine Star. Updated January 28, 2014.
7. Louis Bacani, 'Aquino: Let's not abandon peace talks with MILF', The Philippines Star. Updated January 28, 2015.
8. John Unson, 'Life back to normal in Mamasapano', The Philippines Star, February 6, 2015.
9. Jaime Laude and John Unson, '"Troops overrun BIFF bomb-making facility in Mamasapano", The Philippine Star, March 3, 2015.
10. "Mamasapano, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
11. Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
12. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
13. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
14. "Province of Maguindanao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
15. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
16. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
17. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
18. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
19. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
20. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
21. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
22. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

External links

• Mamasapano Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
• MMA Act No. 54 : An Act creating the Municipality of Mamasapano in the Province of Maguindanao
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Local Governance Performance Management System