Pangantucan, Bukidnon
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| Coordinates: 7°50′N 124°50′E / 7.83°N 124.83°ECoordinates: 7°50′N 124°50′E / 7.83°N 124.83°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | |
| Province | Bukidnon | |
| District | 4th district of Bukidnon | |
| Founded | July 1, 1962 | |
| Barangays | 19 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Miguel Silva, Jr. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 461.72 km2 (178.27 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 53,126 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 8717 | |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)88 | |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class | |
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| Electorate | 28,415 voters as of 2016 | |
| Website | www |
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Pangantucan is a first class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 53,126 people.
The name “Pangantucan”, meaning wisdom and strength, is dedicated to a white stallion. The horse uprooted a bamboo stalk in time to warn his master, a datu of the tribe, of the impending threat of Manobo raiders, thereby saving the tribe from massacre.
Pangantucan was once a barrio of Maramag, and as the seat of government it was merged in 1931 with neighbouring Adtuyon, Dominorog, Panalagsagan, Kalilangan and Barandias to form a separate municipal district. It was granted Municipal status in 1961.
Pangantucan is one of 20 municipalities in the Province of Bukidnon. It is situated at the south–western part of the province of Bukidnon and located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of Malaybalay, the capital town of Bukidnon, and is about 166 kilometres (103 mi) away from Cagayan de Oro City. Wao, Lanao del Sur, can be reached through a 50 kilometres (31 mi) concrete/gravel paved national road south from the municipality.
The Municipality of Pangantucan is bounded on the south-west side by the province of Lanao del Sur and by the province of North Cotabato on the southern part. The Municipality of Kalilangan lies at the western part of the municipality while on its north-west portion is the Mount Kitanglad Range. Valencia, regarded as the trade center of Bukidnon bounds Pangantucan on its northern part while Maramag and the Municipalities of Don Carlos and Kadingilan are found on its east and south side respectively.
Pangantucan has a land area of 46,172 hectares (114,090 acres) which is 9th largest among the 20 municipalities and two cities of the province. It composed of 19 barangays, all of which are accessible on summer days by motor vehicle fit for the bad roads.
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