Malalag, Davao del Sur

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Malalag
Municipality

Municipal Hall of Malalag

Map of Davao del Sur with Malalag highlighted

Malalag
Location within the Philippines

Coordinates:

0636N 12524ECoordinates:

0636N 12524E

Country

Philippines

Region

Davao (Region XI)

Province

Davao del Sur

District

2nd district of Davao del Sur

Founded

May 28, 1953

Barangays

15

Government[1]
Mayor

Peter Paul T. Valentin

Area[2]
Total

186.12 km2 (71.86 sq mi)

Population (2010)[3]
Total

35,295

Density

190/km2 (490/sq mi)

Time zone

PST (UTC+8)

ZIP code

8010

Dialing code

82

Income class

2nd

Malalag is a second class municipality, centrally located in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines.
According to the 2010 Census, it has a population of 35,295 people.[3]

Malalag is the agricultural center of Davao del Sur, and its main products are banana, coconut and other fruits
and vegetables. Other primary industries include fishing and mining.
Contents
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1Barangays

2History
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2.1Background

2.2Creation of the municipality

3Demographics
3.1Population and number of households by barangay

4Economy
4.1Malalag Wharf

5References

6External links

Barangays[edit]
Malalag is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.[2]

Bagumbayan

Baybay

Bolton

Bulacan

Caputian

Ibo

Kiblagon

Lapla

Mabini

New Baclayon

Pitu

Poblacion

Tagansule

Rizal (Parame)

San Isidro

History[edit]
Background[edit]
Malalag derives its name from the color that describes the river running within the heart of the town. The water
flowing towards the bay appeared yellowish. The natives referring to the river called it, malalag nga tubig,
meaning yellow water. The distinct appearance of the river attracted migrants to the place.
Some pioneers trace the town's name from a disagreement between a Spanish soldier and Datu Alag, a
famous chieftain among the early tribes. It was said that Datu Alag made an appointment with
the Spaniard and promised him to be his guide. However, Datu Alag broke his promise and not one of his
followers could tell where he has gone. Sensing that he had somehow been tricked, the Spanish soldier became
enraged and shouted, Mal Alag, Mal Alag. (Bad Alag!) The tribe members confounded by his words kept on
repeating it. The same story was told over the generations, so that even settlers coming
from Visayas and Luzon became accustomed to calling the place Malalag.
Malalag Bay was previously known as Casilaran Bay, The name Malalag was applied to it some time during
the Second World War after a Philippine National Police (PNP) barracks was established. The same area, now
known as Crossing Baybay and adjacent to the 434th PNP Mobile Force Company barrack, was a center of
commerce with Chinese traders. Also, the Malalag Wharf that is located about a kilometer away used to
accommodate three to four sea vessels that loaded products for transport to Visayas.

Creation of the municipality[edit]

Malalag Health Center

Malalag became a municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. 596 dated May 28, 1953 issued by H.E.
President Elpidio Quirino. This legal document stated that Malalag shall comprise the southern and southeastern part of Padadaand separated from its mother municipality of Padada by a straight west-to-east line
passing through the Bolton Barrio Boundary Monument No. 20, Sta. Cruz Cadastre 275 Davao. Its boundary
on the South was redefined under Republic Act 1008 stating among others that the boundary line between the
municipalities of Padada and Malalag shall be from east to west of Balasinon River from the Gulf of Davao to

Km. 327 of the Digos-Malalag-Makar Road and a straight line along latitude 636' from the provinces of
Davao and Cotabato. Even upon the creation of Sulop pursuant to Executive Order 295, the Padada-Malalag
boundary as defined in R.A. 1008 was reiterated. For two decades, the boundary dispute arising from the
encroachment of the Municipality of Sulop into the territory of Malalag remained unsettled.
Originally, Malalag contained the Poblacion that is the seat of the Municipal Government, Bulacan, Bolton,
Sta. Maria, New Baclayon and Sulop. At present, it has fifteen (15) regular barangays: Poblacion, Baybay,
Bulacan, Bolton, New Baclayon, Caputian, Bagumbayan, Ibo, Pitu, Tagansule, Kiblagon, Rizal, San Isidro,
Mabini and Lapu-lapu.
The Municipality used to celebrate "Araw ng Malalag" every 2nd day of July, but by virtue of Municipal
Ordinance No. 10 dated May 21, 1990, and consistent with its charter day, the celebration was transferred to
May 28. On July 2, 1953, the first sets of local officials were appointed and assumed office, headed by Mayor
Col. Antonio Lanzar.
Since 1954, the municipal government has been run by the following elected mayors:

Felix M. Brandares 1954 - 1959

Angel Y. Carr 1959 - 1967

Judge Godofredo Cabahug 1967 - 1971

Andres B. Montejo 1971 - 1986

Dr. Zabino P. Zantua 1986 - 1988 (Appointed under the revolutionary government)

Andres B. Montejo 1988 - 1998

Givel M. Mamaril 19982007

Roel O. Paras 2007 2016

Peter Paul T. Valentin 2016 -present

In 1955, the barrios of Basiawan, Kibulan and the sitios of Kimatay and Kilalag were transferred from the
town of Malita, Davao del Sur, to Malalag.[4]

Demographics[edit]
Population census of Malalag

Source: National Statistics Office[3]

The municipality in 1970 had a total population of 34,764 and in the 1980 official result it had a total of
44,690. In 1983, upon the court decision for case 1212 Boundary disputes between the Provinces of South
Cotabato and Davao del Sur, there were 6 barangays in the Municipality of Malalag transferred to Malungon,
South Cotabato. Consequently, there was a sudden decreased in population during the 1990 census. The
population gradually increased from 27,709 in 1990 to 35,241 in 2007.

Population and number of households by barangay[edit]

As of the 2007 census, the municipality had a total registered population of 35,241 with a total of 7,477
corresponding households. Out of the 15 barangays comprising Malalag, Barangay Poblacion has the largest
population in the entire municipality (population 6,105) and the highest number of households (1,240
households), followed by the barangays of Bulacan (population 4,277), Baybay (population 3,619) and New
Baclayon (population 3,483). Other barangays are moderately populated. Three barangays were identified
as urban with a total population of 11,939: Poblacion, Baybay and Bagumbayan. The rural areas at present
have a total population of 23,302 with 11 component rural barangays. The barangay of Bulacan is the largest
among the rural barangays with a total population of 4,277 followed by Mabini and New Baclayon.

Malalag Safe Birthing Home

Barangay

Population
(2007)

Households
(2007)

Population
(2010)[3]

Urban/Rural

Poblacion

6,105

1,240

6,156

Urban

Baybay

3,483

786

3,790

Urban

Barangay

Population
(2007)

Households
(2007)

Population
(2010)[3]

Urban/Rural

Bagumbayan

2,351

455

2,301

Urban

Bolton

1,794

379

1,860

Rural

Bulacan

4,277

874

4,213

Rural

Caputian

1,756

362

1,589

Rural

Ibo

1,842

410

1,763

Rural

Kiblagon

1,228

263

1,127

Rural

Lapu-lapu

385

105

406

Rural

Mabini

2,268

489

2,222

Rural

New Baclayon

3,619

781

3,566

Rural

Pitu

1,960

406

1,965

Rural

Rizal

1,055

243

1,168

Rural

San Isidro

1,519

327

1,498

Rural

Tagansule

1,599

359

1,671

Rural

Total

35,241

7,479

35,295

Economy[edit]
Agriculture: Among agricultural crops, coconut leads in production followed by banana and sugarcane. Other
major crops are corn and vegetables. The municipality also produces high value fruits like mango. Cattle leads
in livestock production.
Fisheries: The long coastline of Malalag which forms part of the Davao Gulf provides a rich fishing grounds.
Forestry: Tropical evergreen and other timber cover the vast timberland and forest area. Rattan, bamboo and
other vines are also in abundance.
Mining: Deposits of copper and or limestone were also traced but still have to be tapped for commercial and
industrial uses. The Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) has picked Davao del Sur to host the supporting
infrastructure for the $5.9-billion Tampakan copper-gold project and identified Malalag as the preferred site for
the PPFP (Port, Power Station and Filter Plant Project) development.[5][6]

Malalag Wharf[edit]
The Malalag Wharf is along the south-west coastline of Malalag Bay, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south
of Digos and approximately 88 kilometres (55 mi) south of Davao City. It is more than 4 kilometres (2.5 mi)
long and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) wide.[7] Port facilities include:

50m wharf

One berth, 30m x 15m

Controlling depth of 9m - 12m below MLLW

Fendering system is of clustered timber files distributed equally alongside the wharf

Tanks and pipelines for shipment of molasses[8]

Malalag Arrastre Porters and Stevedoring Multi-Purpose Coop (MAPOSTMUCO) are the cargo handling
operators of general cargoes such as molasses, sugar, steel products, vehicle and heavy equipment.
Approach for Malalag Wharf is through the Malalag Bay. Ships can anchor at a depth of 21 fathoms free of
hazardous underwater obstructions/currents and is notably sheltered from direct exposure to the open sea.
Vessels entering the Malalag Port navigate through the south-west route of the Malalag Bay which is a
tributary of the larger Davao Gulf waters.
Ships serving the Malalag Port

Vessel

GRT

LOA

Route

M/T Ocean Queen Nine

1058

68.14

Manila-Malalag-Batangas

M/T Alvin

164.88

39

Manila-Malalag-Batangas

Ships serving the Malalag Port

Vessel

GRT

LOA

Route

M/V Grand Pacific III

498.27

67.37

Davao-Malalag-Manila

LCT Nicia

483.25

68

Ormoc-Malalag-Davao

LCT Jaime Ongpin

497.54

61.4

Davao-Malalag-Iloilo

LCT Filipino

857.94

65.39

Iloilo-Malalag-Cebu