Matungao, officially the Municipality of Matungao (Maranao: Inged a Matungao; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Matungao; Tagalog: Bayan ng 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]
Matungao | |
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| Municipality of Matungao | |
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 Map of Lanao del Norte with Matungao highlighted | |
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.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 M. Azis |
| • Vice Mayor | Jaber M. Azis |
| • Representative | Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 9,714 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.74 km2 (17.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 14,756 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (840/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,645 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 40.96 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 121.6 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 81.45 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 121.1 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 0 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9203 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 |
| Native languages | Maranao Cebuano Binukid Tagalog |
| Website | www |
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 Kapagtota Festival.
History edit
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."
Geography edit
Barangays edit
Matungao is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Bubong Radapan
- Bangco
- Batal
- Batangan
- Cadayonan
- Matampay
- Pangi
- Pasayanon
- Poblacion (Matungao)
- Puntod
- Santa Cruz
- Somiorang
Climate edit
| Climate data for Matungao, Lanao del Norte | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 159 (6.3) |
143 (5.6) |
166 (6.5) |
183 (7.2) |
357 (14.1) |
414 (16.3) |
333 (13.1) |
309 (12.2) |
289 (11.4) |
285 (11.2) |
253 (10.0) |
166 (6.5) |
3,057 (120.4) |
| Average rainy days | 18.4 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 23.4 | 29.3 | 29.2 | 29.9 | 29.4 | 27.7 | 28.7 | 25.5 | 19.9 | 299.2 |
| Source: Meteoblue[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics edit
| 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% |
| 2020 | 14,756 | +1.07% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9] | ||
Economy edit
Poverty Incidence of Matungao
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
Government edit
Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986:
- 1986 - 1992,
- 1992 - 1995,
- 1995 - 1998,
- 1998 - 2001,
- 2001 - 2004,
- 2004 - 2007,
- 2007 - 2010,
- 2010 - 2013,
- 2013 - 2016, Aisha Mangotara-Azis
- 2016 - present, Aisha Mangotara-Azis
References edit
- ^ Municipality of Matungao | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Matungao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
External links edit
- Matungao Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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