Wao, Lanao del Sur
Wao | |
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 Map of Lanao del Sur with Wao highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Founded | January 19, 1954 |
| Barangays | 26+1 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mr. Yoso |
| Area | |
• Total | 485.24 km2 (187.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
• Total | 40,479 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9716 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)63 |
| Income class | 2nd |
Wao is a second class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 40,479 people.[2]
Wao is also surrounded by Bumbaran in the north and west, Bukidnon in the east, and Cotabato to the south.
Barangays
Wao is politically subdivided into 26+1 barangays.
History
The LASEDECO resettle program of then-President Ramon Magsaysay made possible the foundation of Wao as a municipality in Lanao del Sur province in January 19, 1954. The first settlers in the area were sixty (60) families of various ethnicities from the then-undivided Cotabato province. Only one person (Elvino B. Balicao, Sr) among the 1st batch of settlers became one of the Municipal Mayors of Wao. Mr Balicao, along with members of the 1st batch of 60 settlers that included the late couple Aludio & Sofia Emborgo, were welcomed by the native Muslim inhabitants of Wao led by Sultan Mamaco Saripada (the municipality's first appointed and elected mayor), Datu Tao Pagul and Datu Maki Saripada. They were treated to a sit-down meal in the house of Sultan Mamaco Saripada.[3]
Wao is a native place of Amai Mamco.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22,932 | — |
| 1995 | 27,503 | +3.46% |
| 2000 | 35,517 | +5.63% |
| 2007 | 42,186 | +2.40% |
| 2010 | 40,479 | −1.49% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
Sister Cities
Quezon City, Philippines[4]
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Tales of early life in Wao by Sofia Emborgo
- ^ "Sister Cities". Local Government of Quezon City. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Philippine Census Information
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