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| Map of Maguindanao showing the location of Parang. | |
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Parang
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| District | 1st District of Maguindanao |
| Founded | |
| Barangays | 24 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dr. Ibrahim P. Ibay, Al-Haj |
| Area | |
| • Total | 234.60 km2 (90.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 102,247 |
| • Density | 435.8/km2 (1,128.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9604 |
| Income class | 1st class municipality |
Parang is a 1st class municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines. It is bordered to the north is Matanog, on the west by Barira and Buldon, and on the south is Sultan Kudarat. It consists 24 barangays, 15 of which are coastal. It was created on August 18, 1947 through Executive Order No. 82.
The town was part of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan from October 2006 until its nullification by the Supreme Court in July 2008.
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Parang is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.
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Education:
Health:
Major sea vessels connect Polloc Port to Manila and other Philippine cities.
Tricycles are the main modes of public transport in the municipality. Several shuttle vans and PUJs provide regular trips to Cotabato City and other municipalities.
Magelco (Maguindanao Electric Cooperative, Inc.) provides electric power to the locality. Inland barangays use solar power as installed by our donor agencies.
A cultural festival is held every August 18 in commemoration of the founding anniversary of Parang. Events are organized by the municipal government with the participation of various stakeholders
Tourist attractions in Parang include:
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