Tantangan is a third class municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 40,461 people.
Tantangan is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.
- Bukay Pait
- Cabuling
- Dumadalig
- Libas
- Magon
- Maibo
- Mangilala
- New Cuyapo
- New Iloilo
- New Lambunao
- Poblacion
- San Felipe
- Tinongcop
Date of Creation: January 27, 1961 under R.A. No. 5561
Land Area(sq. Km.) 126.00
Population: 35, 825 (2007 NSO Survey)
No. of Barangay: 14
Resources & Potential
Rice, clay for bricks & ceramics, fruit trees, agro-forestry potential, residential development, potential for strawboard production.
Festival
Tantangan’s Foundation Anniversary – January 27
Taken from the word “Kulitantangan,” the ringing of a bell when there is a gathering, the municipality of Tantangan is known for its clay pots and ceramics made by local artisans and craftsmen. Tantangan celebrates its foundation anniversary every 27 th of January.
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