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Balabagan
Map of Lanao del Sur with Balabagan highlighted
Map of Lanao del Sur with Balabagan highlighted
CountryPhilippines
RegionAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
ProvinceLanao del Sur
Barangays27
Government
 • MayorEdna Ogka-Benito[1]
Area
 • Total230.00 km2 (88.80 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total25,139
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9302
Dialing code63
Income class6th

Balabagan is a sixth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,139 people.[3]

Barangays

Balabagan is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.

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History

Balabagan became a municipality during the Presidency of Ferdinand Marcos. The area of Balabagan was owned and donated by Sultan a Dimasangkay sa Macadar.

Demographics

Population census of Balabagan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 18,146—    
1995 21,557+3.28%
2000 24,558+2.83%
2007 33,421+4.34%
2010 25,139−9.84%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. ^ Jacinto, Al (26 February 2016). "VICE MAYOR REFUSES TO STEP DOWN - Tension grips Lanao Sur town hall". The Manila Times. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 June 2014.