Municipality of Palimbang

Palimbang is a second class municipality in the province of Sultan

Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 83,265
people.

It was incorporated on August 14, 1959 through Executive Order No. 350 by
President Carlos P. Garcia.

Figure 3: The Location Map of the Municipality of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat

Source: https://www.google.com.ph/

Figure 4: The Municipal Hall of Palimbang in Sultan Kudarat

Source: https://www.google.com.ph/
 Barangays

Palimbang is politically subdivided into 40 barangays.

1. Akol 21. Langali
2. Badiangon 22. Libua
3. Baliango 23. Ligao
4. Baluan (Bulan) 24. Lopoken (Lepolon)
5. Bambanen 25. Lumitan
6. Baranayan 26. Maganao
7. Barongis Mopac 27. Maguid
8. Batang-baglas 28. Malatunol
9. Butril 29. Malisbong
10. Colobe (Tagadtal) 30. Medol
11. Datu Maguiales 31. Milbuk
12. Domolol 32. Mina
13. Kabuling 33. Molon
14. Kalibuhan 34. Namat
15. Kanipaan 35. Napnapon
16. Kidayan 36. Poblacion
17. Kiponget 37. San Roque (Former
18. Kisek Tibulos)
19. Kraan 38. Tibuhol (East Badiangon)
20. Kulong-kulong 39. Wal
40. Wasag

Region Soccsksargen (Region XII)

Province Sultan Kudarat

District 2nd District

Area [2]

• Total 484.85 km2 (187.20 sq mi)

The economy of Sultan Kudarat is predominantly agricultural. The leading crops produced in the
province are rice, corn, coconuts, coffee, bananas, mangoes, durians and African palm.[17] The
province is self-sufficient in poultry, swine and root crops, and is one of the few producers of Irish
potatoes in the Philippines. The southern Philippines Grain Complex in Tacurong is the largest
grains-processing complex in the country. There are more than 200 rice mills in the province.[citation
needed]

Fishing is an industry in the three coastal towns of the province (Kalamansig, Lebak and
Palimbang).[18] Tuna caught along the coasts along the Celebes Sea are exported to Japan and
Europe.
Other economic activities include cottage industries, which include crafts made of rattan and other
types of wood.
Metallic minerals, which include copper, gold and silver, are found within the mountainous areas of
Isulan, Bagumbayan, Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Palimbang and Columbio. Non-metallic minerals which
include sand, gravel and marbleized limestone are also found in the province.[19]
Topography

1.4.1 Plains and Valleys

Generally, the province has a flat and rolling terrain. The wide plains are mostly located in the mainland
covering the municipalities of Isulan, Esperanza, Tacurong City, Lambayong, Pres. Quirino and Lutayan.
Other plains are situated in the coastal towns of Lebak and Palimbang. The rich agricultural areas are
found in between mountain ranges notably in the Kulaman and Allah Valleys.

Coastal Areas

Sultan Kudarat has 132 kilometers irregular length of coastline which stretches along the municipalities
of Lebak, Kalamansig and Palimbang facing the Celebes Sea where bangus fry, tuna fish and other
marine products abound. There are strategic ports in the said places which could be developed for
domestic and international transports.

There are 23 large creeks, and 11 major springs and waterfalls in the province that are presently tapped
as source of drinking water supply.

There are seven major rivers in the province. Three of these are major tributaries of the Cotabato or
Pulangi River which supplies water to the vast Cotabato River Basin. These are the Alip, Allah and
Kapingkong. The other four are the Tran and Salaman Rivers of Lebak, the Palimbang River and Kabulnan
River of Senator Ninoy Aquino. Likewise, these rivers are principally being utilized for irrigation.
Land Area

The province has a total land area of about 513,530 hectares or roughly 5,135.30 square kilometres
(Land Use -SAFDZ). Of the eleven (11) municipalities, the biggest is Palimbang with a total land area of
84,370 hectares or 843.70 square kilometres. Columbio is next with an area of 80,700 hectares or 807
square kilometres followed by Bagumbayan with 59, 300 hectares or 593 square kilometres. The
smallest municipalities are Pres. Quirino and Lutayan with an area of 14,040 hectares or 140.40 square
kilometres and 13,210 hectares or 132.10 square kilometres, respectively (data shown in Table 9).

Soil Type

The province has five major soil types characterized by good drainage and high fertility making the area
favorable to diversified agricultural crops, fruit trees, commercial trees, cash crops and other
leguminous plants.

About 71% of these areas fall under mountain soil type. The other portions have been classified into the
different soil types based on moisture, porosity, soil fertility, acidity and other related physical and
chemical characteristics. Loam type of soil is dominant in the lowland while undifferentiated soils are
mostly found in the high elevation areas (see Table 38 & 39).

kidayan

Coordinates:
Latitude 6°19’57.7384”N
Longitude 128°06’21.1555”E
105 meter
Project Name: MALATUNOL BRIDGE

Project Location: Palimbang

Province of Sultan Kudarat

Coordinates:
Latitude 6°19’12.42”N
Longitude 124°7’29.05”E

Project Length: 75.00 meters

Project Cost: PhP 82,042,000.00

Project Name: NAMAT MASLA BRIDGE

Project Location: Palimbang

Province of Sultan Kudarat

Coordinates:
Latitude 6°22’43.44”N
Longitude 124°5’5.08”E

Project Length: 75.00 meters

Project Cost: PhP 82,042,000.00

. It is geographically
situated at 06 ̊ 22' 43.44
" North Latitude and 124
̊ 05' 5.10” East
Longitude
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Kidayan Bailey Bridge

Introduction

The Environmental Site Assessment for the rehabilitation/construction of the Kidayan

Bailey Bridge was conducted on February 01, 2018. The site is located in Awang-Upi-
Lebak-Kalamansig-Palimbang-Sarangani Road in Barangay Kidayan of the Municipality
of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, Region XII.

The existing Kidayan Bailey Bridge has a height of 3 meters and is 107 meters long. It
connects Barangay Kidayan and Barangay Maganao. “Maganao” is the Manobo word
“cool”. The bridge is currently severely dilapidated and can only accommodate light
motorcycles. Its metal framework is already shabby and worn-out. It was 20 years ago
that the bridge served its purpose.

Site Description

Land

The land is primarily used for residential purposes. It is mostly flat as there was not much
slope in the site. There are vegetation found in the area. Some of the produce are
coconuts, banana, coffee, corn, bamboo, and root crops. There are also assorted shrubs
and trees around.

There are no protected or ecologically-sensitive areas that are found near the project site.
There are no visually significant landforms or structures within the area as well.

Water

The existing waterbody in the area is the Kidayan Spring which flows downstream going
to the sea. The spring is observed to have rocks and stones on its riverbed, its water is
commonly used for bathing and washing.

The water from the Kidayan spring does not dry up during dry season. It flows rapidly and
has a meandering path . During the rainy season, flooding occurs in the community in
which water rises up to roughly 1.5 meters from the riverbed.

Air/Noise

The nearest community found within the project site is 0 to less than 0.5 kilometers away.

People

The host barangay belongs to the rural community. Found within or near the host
barangay are various services that are available for the community such as barangay
halls, health centers, a mosque, and a basketball court. There are no communication
services available inside the community. However, there are Smart and Globe network
services near the seaside. The community’s major source of income are fishing, farming,
rice mills, agricultural products, and their sari-sari stores.

Others

There are possible sites that can be found on both banks beside the river which can be
utilized as areas for launching and material lay down. The area beside the river on both
banks are open spaces which can be used as road access for detour. Currently, only small
and light vehicles can utilize the bridge and pass through. Medium to heavy vehicles would
need to directly cross the river to get to the other side road.

General observation

There are residential and built-up areas in the immediate surrounding area. During
construction, traffic and safety, air quality and noise and water pollution would be the main
potential environmental issues.

Recommendation

Existing condition of the bridge

Anticipated Problem and Obstruction

Relocation of water line