Parang, Maguindanao del Norte

Parang
Parang
Municipality
	Municipality of Parang
	Polloc Port
	Map of Maguindanao del Norte with Parang highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Parang Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 7°22′28″N 124°16′07″E / 7.374444°N 124.268561°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province	Maguindanao del Norte
District	1st District
Founded	August 18, 1947
Barangays	25 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Cahar P. Ibay
• Vice Mayor	Adnan C. Biruar
• Congressman	Datu Roonie Q. Sinsuat Sr.
• Electorate	54,873 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	850.78 km2 (328.49 sq mi)
Elevation	57 m (187 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	102,914
• Density	120/km2 (310/sq mi)
• Households	17,712
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	44.92% (2015)
• Revenue (₱)	₱ 384.8 million (2020)
• Assets (₱)	₱ 135.7 million (2020)
• Liabilities (₱)	₱ 2.364 million (2020)
• Expenditure (₱)	₱ 382.8 million (2020)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9604
PSGC	153811000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)64
Native languages	Maguindanao; Iranun; Tagalog
Website	www.parang.gov.ph

Parang, officially the Municipality of Parang (Maguindanaon: Ingud nu Parang; Iranun: Inged a Parang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Parang), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 102,914 people.^[3]

It is bordered to the north by Barira and Matanog, on the east by Buldon, and on the south is Sultan Kudarat. 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.

Barangays

Parang is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.

Bongo Island (Litayen)
Campo Islam
Cotongan
Datu Macarimbang Biruar
Gadungan
Gadungan Pedpandaran
Guiday T. Biruar
Gumagadong Calawag
Kabuan
Landasan (Sarmiento)
Limbayan
Macasandag
Magsaysay
Making
Manion
Moro Point
Nituan
Orandang
Pinantao
Poblacion
Poblacion II
Polloc
Samberen
Tagudtongan
Tuca-Maror

Demographics

Population census of Parang
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	603	—
1918	1,933	+8.08%
1939	4,495	+4.10%
1948	13,413	+12.92%
1960	37,296	+8.89%
1970	31,667	−1.62%
1975	32,506	+0.53%
1980	46,003	+7.19%
1990	55,355	+1.87%
1995	49,562	−2.05%
2000	60,935	+4.53%
2007	102,247	+7.40%
2010	73,328	−11.40%
2015	89,194	+3.80%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]

Climate

Climate data for Parang, Maguindanao
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (84)	29 (84)	27 (81)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)	27 (81)	26 (79)	27 (81)	27 (81)	27 (81)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	19 (66)	19 (66)	19 (66)	20 (68)	21 (70)	20 (68)	20 (68)	20 (68)	20 (68)	20 (68)	20 (68)	19 (66)	20 (68)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	53 (2.1)	44 (1.7)	41 (1.6)	39 (1.5)	69 (2.7)	89 (3.5)	92 (3.6)	97 (3.8)	72 (2.8)	79 (3.1)	72 (2.8)	49 (1.9)	796 (31.1)
Average rainy days	15.3	13.5	16.3	16.9	22.3	23.5	22.5	23.1	19.4	21.5	20.6	17.5	232.4
Source: Meteoblue ^[9]

Tourism

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:

Golf course in Camp S.K Pendatun
Zone Beach
Punta Beach
White Sand Beach in Limbayan, Bonggo Island
Molina-Munoz Farm Resort
Fruit Bats Sanctuary
Bacolod street
Simento white camp

Infrastructure

Transportation

Major sea cargo 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.

Health

1 District Hospital
1 Rural Health Unit
1 Private Hospital
1 Medical/Dental Hospital(PNP)
1 Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Utilities

Magelco (Maguindanao Electric Cooperative, Inc.) provides electric power to the locality. Inland barangays use solar power as installed by our donor agencies.

Education

Tertiary: 3 private schools
Secondary: 5 public schools;3 private schools
Elementary: 14 public schools;4 private schools
Primary: 14 public schools
Pre-School: 2 public schools;5 private schools

Sister Cities

Cotabato City, Philippines

References

^ Municipality of Parang | (DILG)
^ "Province: Maguindanao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ ^a ^b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
^ "Province of Maguindanao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
^ "Parang, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 19 January 2019.

External links

[1] Municipality of Parang | (DILG)

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Maguindanao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA20–15-3] Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[PSA15–15-5] Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–15-6] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-15-7] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-8] "Province of Maguindanao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[met_norms-9] "Parang, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 19 January 2019.

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v t e Province of Maguindanao (1973–2022)
Buluan (capital)
Municipalities	Ampatuan Barira Buldon Buluan Datu Abdullah Sangki Datu Anggal Midtimbang Datu Blah T. Sinsuat Datu Hoffer Ampatuan Datu Montawal Datu Odin Sinsuat Datu Paglas Datu Piang Datu Salibo Datu Saudi Ampatuan Datu Unsay General Salipada K. Pendatun Guindulungan Kabuntalan Mamasapano Mangudadatu Matanog Northern Kabuntalan Pagalungan Paglat Pandag Parang Rajah Buayan Shariff Aguak Shariff Saydona Mustapha South Upi Sultan Kudarat Sultan Mastura Sultan sa Barongis Talitay Talayan Upi
Independent component city	Cotabato City (administratively and statistically independent from the province, but grouped with Maguindanao for geographical and the purpose of electing representatives to the Congress of the Philippines)