Matungao, Lanao del Norte

Matungao
Municipality

Map of Lanao del Norte with Matungao highlighted
Matungao

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 08°08′N 124°10′E / 8.133°N 124.167°E / 8.133; 124.167Coordinates: 08°08′N 124°10′E / 8.133°N 124.167°E / 8.133; 124.167
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Lanao del Norte
District 1st district of Lanao del Norte
Founded June 20, 1949
Barangays 12
Government[1]
 • Mayor Aisha Mangotara-Azis
 • Vice-Mayor Jaber Maba Azis, M.D.
Area[2]
 • Total 45.74 km2 (17.66 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 12,217
 • Density 270/km2 (690/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9203
Dialing code +63 (0)63
Income class 5th

Matungao is a fifth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 12,217 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.

Barangays

Matungao is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Matungao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 14,613—    
1995 8,451−9.75%
2000 9,266+1.99%
2007 9,984+1.03%
2010 12,217+7.62%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: LANAO DEL NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
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