Upi, Maguindanao del Norte

Municipality in Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines

Municipality in Bangsamoro, Philippines

Upi

اوڤ

Municipality

Municipality of Upi

Municipal Hall of Upi

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Map of Maguindanao del Norte with Upi highlighted

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Upi

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 7°00′38″N 124°09′47″E﻿ / ﻿7.010556°N 124.162931°E﻿ / 7.010556; 124.162931
Country|  Philippines
Region|  Bangsamoro
Province| Maguindanao del Norte
District|  Lone district
Founded| June 10, 1955
Barangays| 23 (see Barangays)
Government

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• Type| Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor| Ma. Rona Cristina P. Flores
• Vice Mayor| Wilfredo T. Ibañez
• Representative| Sittie Shahara "Dimple" I. Mastura (PDPLBN)
• Municipal Council|

Members

*   * Ariel M. Layson
* Datu Jamshid Mashruk A. Sinsuat
* Neil Christopher C. Platon
* Saidie O. Lidasan
* Geraldine G. Bacas
* Alex A. Peñaloza
* Nestor R. Tiban
* Maria Elena T. Castro II

• Electorate| 44,894 voters (2022)
Area

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• Total

| 742.95 km2 (286.85 sq mi)
Elevation

| 537 m (1,762 ft)
Highest elevation

| 1,002 m (3,287 ft)
Lowest elevation

| 367 m (1,204 ft)
Population

(2020 census)[3]

• Total

| 59,004
• Density| 79/km2 (210/sq mi)
• Households

| 11,596
Economy

• Income class| 1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence|

39.11

% (2021)[4]
• Revenue| ₱ 322.3 million (2020), 120 million (2012), 275.9 million (2013), 310.9 million (2014), 188.3 million (2015), 199.6 million (2016), 221.2 million (2017), 287.6 million (2018), 319.1 million (2019), 316.6 million (2021), 432 million (2022)
• Assets| ₱ 371.5 million (2020), 111.4 million (2012), 146.1 million (2013), 175.8 million (2014), 194.8 million (2015), 207.3 million (2016), 245.1 million (2017), 312.2 million (2018), 329.6 million (2019), 538.5 million (2021), 546.7 million (2022)
• Expenditure| ₱ 290.5 million (2020), 3.166 million (2012), 124.9 million (2013), 139.1 million (2014), 160 million (2015), 166.4 million (2016), 174.9 million (2017), 210.8 million (2018), 273 million (2019), 303.3 million (2021), 397.4 million (2022)
• Liabilities| ₱ 15.23 million (2020), 38.23 million (2012), 54.64 million (2013), 43.14 million (2014), 46.12 million (2015), 31.19 million (2016), 30.88 million (2017), 34.63 million (2018), 30.03 million (2019), 115.9 million (2021), 53.06 million (2022)
Service provider

• Electricity| Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (MAGELCO)
Time zone| UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code|

9602

PSGC|

153815000

IDD : area code | +63 (0)64
Native languages| Maguindanao
Tiruray
Tagalog
Website| www.upi.gov.ph

Upi, officially the Municipality of Upi (Maguindanaon: Inged nu Upi; Jawi: ايڠد نو اوڤ Teduray: Inged Ufi; Tagalog: Bayan ng Upi) and commonly known by its proposed name North Upi, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,004 people.[3]

The municipality was part of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan from October 2006 until its nullification by the Supreme Court in July 2008.

## Etymology

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The name Upi probably derives from the term ufi. Ufi is a Teduray name for a certain tree (piper betel) that grew abundantly in the place in the early years. The bark of the ufi is used with betel nuts for chewing or mama in Teduray. The Teduray are the native inhabitants of present-day Upi.

## History

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The beginning of Upi as a district geographical and political entity largely began from the early part of 1901 to 1910, when American forces set foot in the then Province of Cotabato.

An American Army Officer, Captain Irving Bryant Edwards, was assigned in Awang. Edwards showed great interest in bringing the government closer to the people by establishing schools in the far-flung areas. He reached the fertile valley of Upi and founded the Upi Agricultural School on August 19, 1919. From a USAFFE soldier, Capt. Irving Bryant Edwards turned educator.

Upi was formerly a barrio of Dinaig. It was separated from Dinaig by virtue of Republic Act No. 1248, which was approved on June 10, 1955.[5] On December 16 of the same year, President Elpidio Quirino signed Executive Order No. 142, creating 42 barrios of Upi.[6]

The first municipal mayor, vice mayor and councilors of Upi were appointed by the president of the Philippines. Maria Badoy was appointed as the first municipal mayor. In 1956, residents of the town were encouraged to participate in the political affairs of the local government, and there took place the first election wherein Mayor Ignacio Tenorio Labina, a Teduray leader, was the first elected mayor of Upi and held his office for four years.

In 2006, Upi lost about 147 square kilometres (57 sq mi) when the coastal barangays Kinimi, Laguitan, Lapaken, Matuber, Meti, Nalkan, Penansaran, Sedem, Sinipak, Resa, Tambak and Tubuan were separated from the municipality to create the new municipality of Datu Blah T. Sinsuat.[7]

## Geography

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Upi is a mountainous town situated in the south-western coastal portion of Maguindanao province.

### Barangays

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Upi is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

* Bantek
* Bayabas
* Blensong
* Borongotan
* Bugabungan
* Bungcog
* Darugao
* Ganasi
* Kabakaba
* Kibleg
* Kibucay
* Kiga
* Kinitaan
* Mirab
* Nangi
* Nuro (Poblacion)
* Ranao Pilayan
* Rempes
* Renede
* Renti
* Rifao
* Sefegefen
* Tinungkaan

### Climate

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Climate data for Upi, Maguindanao

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 29
(84)  | 29
(84)  | 29
(84)  | 29
(84)  | 28
(82)  | 27
(81)  | 26
(79)  | 27
(81)  | 27
(81)  | 27
(81)  | 27
(81)  | 28
(82)  | 28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 18
(64)  | 19
(66)  | 19
(66)  | 20
(68)  | 21
(70)  | 21
(70)  | 20
(68)  | 20
(68)  | 20
(68)  | 20
(68)  | 20
(68)  | 19
(66)  | 20
(68)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 30
(1.2)  | 19
(0.7)  | 25
(1.0)  | 24
(0.9)  | 64
(2.5)  | 88
(3.5)  | 102
(4.0)  | 105
(4.1)  | 76
(3.0)  | 82
(3.2)  | 60
(2.4)  | 26
(1.0)  | 701
(27.5)
Average rainy days  | 9.8  | 8.5  | 11.3  | 11.9  | 21.6  | 23.9  | 24.1  | 24.5  | 20.9  | 21.8  | 16.8  | 11.8  | 206.9
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[8]

## Demographics

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Population census of UpiYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

|
|

1960 | 27,616| —
1970 | 35,727| +2.61%
1975 | 39,010| +1.78%
1980 | 31,010| −4.48%
1990 | 45,957| +4.01%
1995 | 46,440| +0.20%
2000 | 51,141| +2.09%
2007 | 41,757| −2.76%
2010 | 45,444| +3.13%
2015 | 53,583| +3.19%
2020 | 59,004| +1.91%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

## Economy

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Poverty Incidence of Upi

2000
71.74

2003
45.43

2006
49.00

2009
34.78

2012
66.39

2015
43.67

2018
50.95

2021
39.11

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Gross Domestic Product

The Gross Domestic Product of the Municipality (2022) is 22,238,700,000(PHP).

## Government

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The current mayor of Upi is Ma. Rona Cristina A. Piang-Flores, who was elected in 2022 during the National and Local Elections.

List of former mayors:

* Maria Badoy - 1955 to 1956 - Appointed Mayor
* Ignacio Tenorio Labina - 1956 to 1960 - First Elected Mayor
* Datu Abdullah "Ugcog" Sinsuat - 1960 to 1963 - Elected Mayor
* Datu Michael "Puti" P. Sinsuat - 1963 to 1980 - Elected Mayor
* Bai Fatima P. Sinsuat - 1980 to 1986 - Elected Mayor
* Datu Mohammad "Unting" Sinsuat - 1986 to 1987 - Appointed Mayor
* Datu Mohammad "Unting" Sinsuat - 1987 to 1992 - Elected Mayor
* Datu Michael "Puti" P. Sinsuat - 1992 to 2001 - Elected Mayor
* Ramon A. Piang, Sr. - 2001 to 2010 - Elected Mayor
* Ruben D. Platon - 2010 to 2011 - Elected Mayor
* Ramon A. Piang, Sr - 2011 to 2022 - Elected Mayor

## Culture

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### Meguyaya festival

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Meguyaya, a Teduray term for thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest, is an annual festival celebrated every December. The festivities incorporate street dancing competition depicting the tri-people culture of the Teduray, Maguindanaon and Settlers. Other activities include the Cultural Nights, Local Government Unit Night, Ginoong Meguyaya male pageant, trade fair and Maisan Na. This is an activity in which a long stretch of grillers are placed by the roadside where everyone enjoys roasting corns, a symbol of togetherness and feasting.[citation needed]

## References

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1. ^ Municipality of Upi |  (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. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. ^ "An Act to Create the Municipality of Upi in the Province of Cotabato". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
6. ^ "Executive Order No. 142, s. 1955 | GOVPH".
7. ^ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No.198: An Act Creating The Municipality of Datu Blah T. Sinsuat in The Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds Therfor, and for Other Purposes" (PDF). lawphil.net. Cotabato City: Arellano Law Foundation. 2006. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
8. ^ "Upi, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
10. ^ 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 29 June 2016.
11. ^ 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.
12. ^ "Province of Maguindanao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

## External links

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Province of Maguindanao del Norte

Datu Odin Sinsuat (capital)
Cotabato City (largest city)

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* Barira
* Buldon
* Datu Blah T. Sinsuat
* Datu Odin Sinsuat
* Kabuntalan
* Matanog
* Northern Kabuntalan
* Parang
* Sultan Kudarat
* Sultan Mastura
* Talitay
* Upi

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* Cotabato City (administratively and statistically independent from the province, but grouped with Maguindanao del Norte for geographical and the purpose of electing representatives to the Congress of the Philippines)

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* Barira
* Buldon
* Datu Blah T. Sinsuat
* Datu Odin Sinsuat
* Kabuntalan
* Matanog
* Northern Kabuntalan
* Parang
* Sultan Kudarat
* Sultan Mastura
* Upi

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