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Isulan 二级行政中心

索科斯克萨尔根

101,455人口 GeoNames

65 米海拔

Asia/Manila时区

国家 / 地区: 菲律宾
一级行政区: 索科斯克萨尔根
坐标: 北纬 6.63°，东经 124.61°

示意图，边界据 Natural Earth，不作为划界依据。

人口变化

年份	人口	较上一次
1960	21,431
1970	29,850	+39.3%
1975	30,905	+3.5%
1980	39,283	+27.1%
1990	56,488	+43.8%
1995	65,202	+15.4%
2000	73,129	+12.2%
2007	79,277	+8.4%
2010	86,602	+9.2%
2015	90,682	+4.7%
2020	97,490	+7.5%
2024	101,455	+4.1%

Wikidata 记录的历次人口数（普查和估计混在一起，口径可能不同）。

百科（英文）

这个词条没有中文维基百科条目，下面是英文维基百科的原文。

Isulan, officially the Municipality of Isulan (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Isulan; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Isulan, Jawi: ايڠد نو اسولن; Tagalog: Bayan ng Isulan), is a municipality and capital of the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 101,455 people.

Etymology

The Christian settlers initially preferred to name their new town through a referendum. However, Datu Kudanding Camsa, a respected and influential figure, ultimately chose the name himself.

His decision was influenced by accounts of earlier conflicts in the area. In the 19th century, a sultanate based in Maganoy, led by Sultan Utto, launched an attack against a smaller community under Sultan Rajahmuda Mopak. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Mopak chose to confront the opposing force.

During the encounter, the battle cry “Isu-silan,” meaning “They are there, advance,” was shouted. The display of resolve reportedly impressed Sultan Utto, who opted to settle the conflict through negotiation rather than prolonged fighting, placing the area under his protection.

The municipality of Sultan Kudarat Mopak Isulan is said to have derived its name from “Isu-silan,” later associated with the idea of “progress.”

History

The present territories of Isulan formerly belonged to the municipalities of Koronadal and Dulawan. The municipality of Koronadal was created under E.O. No. 82 dated August 8, 1947 by Pres. Manuel L. Roxas.

On March 10, 1953, the municipality of Norala was created by virtue of E.O.NO.572, whose territorial jurisdiction was taken from the municipality of Koronadal.

Datu Kudanding Camsa in the latter part of 1956 initiated the creation of another municipality to be taken from the Municipality of Norala.

On March 20, 1957, Engr. Jose M. Ancheta of the Bureau of Public Highways of Cotabato made its first endorsement to the provincial board and laid down the proposed boundaries of the new municipality.

Acting on this report, the provincial board of Cotabato thru Resolution No. 316 series of 1957, petitioned the President of the Philippines to create the proposed municipality.

Executive Order No. 266, pursuant to section 68 of the Administrative Code, issued and signed by the then President Carlos P. Garcia on August 30, 1957, creating the municipality of Isulan, whose territorial jurisdiction was taken from the municipality of Norala, South Cotabato, and Dulawan, Cotabato.

With the creation of the municipality of Isulan, Kalawag became the seat of its government. The municipal government officially functioned on September 12, 1957, with the appointment of its municipal mayor Datu Suma Ampatuan who served until 1967.

Geography

Isulan is centrally located and is accessible to all neighboring towns not only within the province of Sultan Kudarat but also in some municipalities of the province of Maguindanao del Sur, South Cotabato and Davao del Sur. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Esperanza, north-east by the municipality of Lambayong; on the east by Tacurong; on the south by the municipalities of Bagumbayan and Senator Ninoy Aquino; and on the southeast by the municipalities of Norala and Santo Niño; and on the west by the municipalities of Lebak and Kalamansig. It has a total land area of 54,125 hectares (133,750 acres).

Barangays

Isulan is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Media

Notable media publications in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat include local newspapers, community publications, and online news outlets serving the municipality and the wider province of Sultan Kudarat.

Several radio stations serve Isulan and nearby municipalities, providing news, public-service announcements, music, and entertainment. These include Radyo Natin Isulan, 92.5 T Radio Isulan, Infinite Radio Isulan, and other FM and AM stations serving Northern Sultan Kudarat.

Television services available in Isulan include national networks and regional broadcasters, with signals reaching Isulan from nearby cities and provinces. Major networks and cable/satellite providers serve viewers throughout Sultan Kudarat and the wider SOCCSKSARGEN region.

Demographics

Languages

Hiligaynon is the predominantly spoken language in the municipality, with the bulk of Isulan's population predominantly consisting of descendants of settlers who came from the Hiligaynon-speaking parts of the Visayas, namely the islands of Panay and Negros Occidental. Maguindanaon is a native language spoken in Isulan, while other languages spoken in the municipality are Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Karay-a, Kapampangan, Chavacano, Pangasinan, Waray and others.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Isulan (%)

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Isulan has various department stores and a mall, the list below contains the current malls and the future shopping centers in Isulan.

CityMall Isulan - owned by Double Dragon Properties and SM investment, opened on December 18, 2018.

MGM Shopping Plaza - one of the biggest shopping centers operating in Isulan.

Isulan Central Plaza - first department store and one of the oldest in Isulan. Opened in the late 1990s.

Novo Shirts and Jeans - acquired the old Licon Cinema Building

New Valencia Dry Good Store and Gen. Mdse. - offers ready-to-wear and grocery.

Transportation

The municipality has an integrated terminal with buses, vans and jeepneys going to various areas of Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sarangani, and Davao Region.

Bus companies include:

Yellow Bus Line, Inc. General Santos, Koronadal City, Surallah, South Cotabato and Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City

Husky Tours Cotabato City, Koronadal City

Mindanao Star Cotabato City and Davao City

Culture

Festival

Every month of August 30, the municipality of Isulan conducts the Hamungaya Festival to celebrate its foundation. Isulanons believe that the wealth of arts and culture is expressed in many forms and in so many kinds. The festival showcases skills and talents in literary, musical and cultural aspects of the constituents both young and old.

The Hamungaya also depicts the thanksgiving festival of its residents who are mostly engaged in agriculture. This includes rice and corn farming, vegetables and crops production including the famous African palm which has contributed a lot to the utilization of its by-products as construction materials – the uniquely woven "kalakat" known all over Mindanao.

The festival is divided into two parts: the first part shows the different activities being done in the farm. After which a thanksgiving is performed for their good harvest. The second part shows the merrymaking in the form of dance using different properties and materials that make it very festive.

As a whole, the Hamungaya Festival actually expresses life itself or deep-seated emotion communicated by the emotions of the human body blending with the music. The flow of body movements, the sound of the music and the grace with which the dance is executed all build up the story or emotions being communicated.

This form of art, along with other activities and talents displayed during the festivities, is often cited as a means of promoting solidarity among the peoples of Sultan Kudarat province.