Matungao
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Matungao, officially the Municipality of Matungao (Maranao: Inged a Matungao; Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,756 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.Template:PH census
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
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
Barangays
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
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Demographics
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Economy
Government
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References
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External links
- Matungao Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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