Malalag

Malalag
Municipality of Malalag
Old Municipal Hall
Anthem: Malalagueños
Map of Davao del Sur with Malalag highlighted
Interactive map of Malalag
Malalag
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°35′34″N 125°24′00″E / 6.592744°N 125.400103°E / 6.592744; 125.400103
CountryPhilippines
RegionDavao Region
ProvinceDavao del Sur
District Lone district
FoundedMay 28, 1953
Barangays15 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorPeter Paul T. Valentin
 • Vice MayorErvin S. Emphasis
 • RepresentativeMercedes C. Cagas
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Saniel J. Mangubat
  • Howell M. Medez
  • Francisco T. Valentin Jr.
  • Gillen G. Montejo
  • Rodolfo C. Aringo Jr.
  • Teresita C. Monroid
  • Stephine C. Sasuman
  • Patrocenio S. Alcoba
 • Electorate26,106 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
186.12 km2 (71.86 sq mi)
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Highest elevation
373 m (1,224 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
40,280
 • Density216.4/km2 (560.5/sq mi)
 • Households
11,519
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.18
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 274.8 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 471.1 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 205.9 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 109.8 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityDavao del Sur Electric Cooperative (DASURECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8010
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)82
Native languagesDavawenyo
Cebuano
Kalagan
Tagalog
Ata Manobo
Websitewww.malalag.gov.ph

Malalag, officially the Municipality of Malalag (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Malalag; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malalag), is a municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,158 people.

Malalag is the agricultural center of Davao del Sur, and its main products are banana, coconut and other fruits and vegetables. Other primary industries include fishing and mining.