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Pikit | |
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| Municipality of Pikit | |
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| Coordinates:7°03′18″N124°40′19″E / 7.055022°N 124.671856°E /7.055022; 124.671856 | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Soccsksargen |
| Province | Cotabato |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | June 17, 1913 |
| Chartered | September 29, 1949 |
| Barangays | 42 (seeBarangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Sumulong K. Sultan |
| • Vice Mayor | Muhyryn D. Sultan-Casi |
| • Representative | Joselito S. Sacdalan |
| • Municipal Council | Members
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| • Electorate | 37,056 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 277.269 km2 (107.054 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 67,220 |
| • Density | 242.4/km2 (627.9/sq mi) |
| • Households | 15,718 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 40.58 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 654.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 946.7 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 364.8 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 98.18 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Cotabato Electric Cooperative (COTELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9409 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)64 |
| Native languages | Maguindanao Hiligaynon Cebuano Ilianen Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Pikit, officially theMunicipality of Pikit (Maguindanaon:Inged nu Pikit,Jawi: ايڠد نو ڤيكت;Hiligaynon:Banwa sang Pikit;Cebuano:Lungsod sa Pikit;Tagalog:Bayan ng Pikit) is amunicipality in theprovince ofCotabato,Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 67,024 people.[5]
Pikit was the oldest settlement ever founded in Cotabato province. The landmark which eventually became the town's namesake,Fort Pikit, was established in 1893 by the Spaniards who have by then just recently conquered what is now the province of Cotabato from theSultanate of Maguindanao. The name "Pikit" was given to the place by the Spaniards.[6] It was formerly called by the natives "Malasiquit" because it was situated within the shadows of hills situated to each other. The fort was built to consolidate their hold in the region.
The Spaniards abandoned Fort Pikit at the end of the 19th century, which paved the way for the eventual American occupation in 1902.
Under the Osmeña Colony Act of 1912, Pikit was founded on June 17, 1913, by the first Christian Filipino colonists from the Province of Cebu. About one hundred twenty Cebuanos came under the Colony Agent, Vicente Lozada. The first batch of colonists from Cebu arrived at Fort Pikit after two days of sailing on board a river boat called "Hall", followed the Rio Grande de Mindanao.
The Rio Grande where the colonists landed is now a corn field. It became dry land due to the cut-off river found in Kulanguan, Tunggol,Pagalungan,Maguindanao del Sur.
The first batch of colonists were distributed at Ladtingan, Calawag, Ginatilan, Panicupan, Manding and Inug-ug. They belonged to Colony No. 1, while other colonists followed in 1914 up to 1915 and they were assigned in the following colonies, Colony No. 2 (Paidu Pulangi) Colony no. 3 (Silik) Colony No. 4 (Makasendeg) Colony No. 5 (Pagalungan) and Colony No.7 (Talitay).
Those who came in 1918 from the Visayas and Luzon were called homeseekers, immigrants, and settlers because the government did not give them anymore free transportation and ration in their coming.
During the Colony days the Colonies had a special government under the administration of the Colony Superintendent; Mr. Maximo Abad was then appointed. Mr. Miguel Jacosalem, Asst. Supt. for Colony No. 3, Datu Abdula Piang, Asst. Supt. for Colony No. 3, Mr. Tuan Afdal, Asst. Supt. for Colony No. 4, Mr. Ruperto Gemarino, Asst. Supt. for Colony No. 5 and Mr. Primo Curo, Astt. Supt. for Colony No. 7.
Schools were opened in the Colonies. The first school opened was Ladtingan which James E. McCall was assigned as Supervisor. The first teachers were Frucosa Lucero and Ponciana Lucero.
In 1924, the colonists began to fight for the townsite and local autonomy, for the creation of Pikit into a regular municipality.
In 1928, the Colony Administration was turned over to the Bureau of Lands. Pikit was created a Municipal District, including the new municipality of Pagalungan.
In 1935, the construction of the Cotabato-Davao national Highway helped enhance the progress of this town. This road passes through the heart of Pikit. It afforded a faster and more convenient means of transportation and shipment of farm products.
In the early part of 1947 this Municipal District was created into a regular municipality, as the Municipality of Pagalungan and Pikit as a barrio, Mr. Gorgonio P. Initan was the first appointed mayor who was also the first elected mayor because this year was also the election of the municipal officials. The seat of Government was in Pagalungan.
On May 9, 1948, the Barrio Planning Personnel accompanied by Atty. Sergio F. Tocao, came to Pikit. This marked the triumph of the colonists for the establishment of Manding as a townsite.
In September 29, 1949, Pikit was created a regular municipality by Executive Proclamation with Manding as the seat of the municipal government. This ended the struggle of the colonists and marked the fulfillment of their aspirations. Pikit was created out of the municipality of Pagalungan.
Pikit was proclaimed into a regular municipality thru the efforts of then Congressman Gumbay Piang
and Governor Duma Sinsuat by virtue of Executive Order No. 270 with its townsite at Manding.
The territory was reduced when, throughBatas Pambansa Blg. 206 of 1982, 19barangays were separated to create the municipality ofAleosan.[7]
The so-called Pikit War between Muslim separatists and the Philippines army took place there in early 2003.
In 2019, twenty-twobarangays were among the 63 inthe province which became part of theSpecial Geographic Area of the newly createdBangsamoro,[8] after having the affirmative vote won to jointhe autonomous region ina plebiscite held on February 6.[9][10] Ten of these, with Balatican, were among the 39barangays in the province that unsuccessfully votedfor the inclusion in theAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in 2001; the other twelve petitioned to be part of the Bangsamoro, which replaced ARMM by virtue ofRepublic Act No. 11054.[11][12]
In 2023, theBangsamoro Parliament approved the creation of eight new municipalities in the area.[13] Thosebarangays became part of municipalities ofMalidegao (Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 46) andLigawasan (BAA No. 48)—which will be composed of seven in each, andTugunan (BAA No. 47)—to be composed of eight along with Tapodoc inAleosan;[14][15] following ratification in a plebiscite on April 13, 2024.[16]
The municipality is bounded on the north by the Municipality ofAleosan, on the south byPagalungan, on the west by the Municipality ofMidsayap and theLiguasan marsh and on the east by the Municipality ofDatu Montawal.
Pikit is politically subdivided into 20barangays. [17] Each barangay consists ofpuroks while some havesitios.
| Climate data for Pikit, Cotabato | |||||||||||||
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| 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) |
| Averageprecipitation 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 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 17.5 | 17.8 | 18.5 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 12.4 | 8.0 | 153.7 |
| Source: Meteoblue[18] | |||||||||||||
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1960 | 34,150 | — |
| 1970 | 55,423 | +4.96% |
| 1975 | 45,220 | −4.00% |
| 1980 | 53,804 | +3.54% |
| 1990 | 51,421 | −0.45% |
| 1995 | 57,909 | +2.25% |
| 2000 | 68,455 | +3.65% |
| 2007 | 96,372 | +4.83% |
| 2010 | 113,014 | +5.97% |
| 2015 | 154,441 | +6.13% |
| 2020 | 67,024 | −16.11% |
| 2024 | 67,220 | +0.07% |
| Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[19][20][21][22][23] 2020 Census count was revised as per PSA Board Resolution No. 13 Series of 2021 adopted on November 9, 2021.[24][25] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Pikit, Cotabato, was 67,024 people,[26] with a density of 110 inhabitants per square kilometre or 280 inhabitants per square mile.
Poverty incidence of Pikit
Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34]
A major producer of corn with area planted of 5,074 hectares and production of 13,310 tons per year. The municipality is also a major producer of coconut and freshwater fish. Coconut meat or copra is made from mature coconut nuts. It is done by splitting the nut and drying the coconut meat by solar drying or by the use of dryers. Upon reaching a moisture content of about 14 to 16%, it is packed in PE sacks of 50 to 60 kg in weight. Copra is the major raw material used in production of refined edible cooking oil and other coconut based products.
As of 2022[update], the gross domestic product (GDP) of Pikit is₱17,966,165,354.
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