Matungao
Matungao | |
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| Municipality of Matungao | |
 Map of Lanao del Norte with Matungao highlighted | |
.svg)  Matungao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 8°08′N 124°10′E / 8.13°N 124.17°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| District | 1st District |
| Founded | June 20, 1949 |
| Barangays | 12 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Aisha Mangotara-Azis |
| • Vice Mayor | Jaber Maba Azis |
| • Electorate | 9,714 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.74 km2 (17.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 14,756 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (840/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9203 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 |
| Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 121.6 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Maranao Cebuano Binukid Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Matungao, officially the Municipality of Matungao, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,756 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.
History
Executive Order No. 230, s. 1949, signed on June 20, 1949: "...the barrios of Nunang, Matungao, Matampai, Pasayanon, Pangi, Somiorang, Batangan, Bangco, and Batal, all of the municipal district of Pantao-Ragat, Province of Lanao, are hereby organized into an independent municipal district under the name of Matungao with the seat of government at the barrio of Matungao."
Barangays
Matungao is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.
- Bubong Radapan
- Bangco
- Batal
- Batangan
- Cadayonan
- Matampay
- Pangi
- Pasayanon
- Poblacion (Matungao)
- Puntod
- Santa Cruz
- Somiorang
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,391 | — |
| 1970 | 10,315 | +0.94% |
| 1975 | 12,373 | +3.72% |
| 1980 | 4,836 | −17.12% |
| 1990 | 7,264 | +4.15% |
| 1995 | 8,451 | +2.88% |
| 2000 | 9,266 | +1.99% |
| 2007 | 9,984 | +1.03% |
| 2010 | 12,217 | +7.62% |
| 2015 | 13,975 | +2.59% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] | ||
References
- ^ Municipality of Matungao | (DILG)
- ^ "Province: Lanao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Lanao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
Places adjacent to Matungao | |
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 Province of Lanao del Norte | |
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| Municipalities | |
| Highly urbanized city |
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