Matungao, Lanao del Norte
Matungao | |
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Municipality | |
Map of Lanao del Norte with Matungao highlighted | |
Matungao Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 08°08′N 124°10′E / 8.133°N 124.167°ECoordinates: 08°08′N 124°10′E / 8.133°N 124.167°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
Province | Lanao del Norte |
District | 1st district of Lanao del Norte |
Founded | June 20, 1949 |
Barangays | 12 |
Government[1] | |
• Mayor | Aisha Mangotara-Azis |
• Vice-Mayor | Jaber Maba Azis, M.D. |
Area[2] | |
• Total | 45.74 km2 (17.66 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 12,217 |
• Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 9203 |
Dialing code | 63 |
Income class | 5th |
Matungao is a fifth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 12,217 people.[3]
The word Matungao literally means cold in Maranao language. This municipality is a bastion of peace between Muslims and Christians and an ardent advocate of the Maranao culture. Matungao stages annually the well-loved Maranao courtship dance in the colorful and gliterry Singkil Festival.
Barangays
Matungao is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]
- Bubong Radapan
- Bangco
- Batal
- Batangan
- Cadayonan
- Matampay
- Pangi
- Pasayanon
- Poblacion (Matungao)
- Puntod
- Santa Cruz
- Somiorang
Demographics
Population census of Matungao | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
1990 | 14,613 | — |
1995 | 8,451 | −9.75% |
2000 | 9,266 | +1.99% |
2007 | 9,984 | +1.03% |
2010 | 12,217 | +7.62% |
Source: National Statistics Office[3] |
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: LANAO DEL NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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