Munai | |
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Municipality of Munai | |
![]() Map of Lanao del Norte with Munai highlighted | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 7°58′33″N 124°03′49″E / 7.97583°N 124.06361°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Northern Mindanao |
Province | Lanao del Norte |
District | 2nd district |
Founded | August 17, 1917 |
Barangays | 26 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Racma D. Andamama |
• Vice Mayor | Abdulazis A. Batingolo |
• Representative | Sittie Amina Q. Dimaporo |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 15,153 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 197.50 km2 (76.26 sq mi) |
Elevation | 825 m (2,707 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 35,020 |
• Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
• Households | 7,168 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 47.58 |
• Revenue | ₱ 146 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 148.4 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 134.1 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 63.57 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 9219 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 |
Native languages | Maranao Cebuano Binukid Tagalog |
Website | www |
Munai, officially the Municipality of Munai (Maranao: Inged a Munai; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Munai; Tagalog: Bayan ng Munai), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,020 people.[3]
History
[edit]The municipality of Munai traces its name to the “foundation” or origin of the Four Federated Sultanates of Lanao (Pata Phangampong nga Ranao). These four divisions have very close kinship ties which the settler called "Munai" on August 17, 1917 by virtue of the commonwealth Act No.38, out of the Province of Misamis. It became a regular Province of Lanao del Norte on May 23, 1970 by virtue of the Commonwealth Act. It is a fourth class municipality with 26 Barangays. It is situated in the hinter land of the Province of Lanao del Norte, 18 kilometer away from the national high way. The population is predominantly Maranao with Islam as the religion. Generally, farming is the means of livelihood of the people. Copra. Corn, rice are among the major crops and vegetables are produced in minor level. About 80 percent of the population are farmers, and approximately 20 percent are engaged in small scale business and less than 1 percentage work as government employees. Munai has untapped rivers and springs potential for tourism. The Ledupa river flows 100 meters underground in the mountainous area of Barangay Tambo. The Omnang spring has 5 spring sources with crystal clear water.
Geography
[edit]Geographically, Munai is bounded by the municipalities of Tangcal, Bacolod and Kauswagan on the north, Poona Piagapo on the east, Piagapo on the south, and Madalum on the west.
Barangays
[edit]Munai is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Bacayawan
- Balabacun
- Balintad
- Kadayonan
- Dalama
- Lindongan
- Lingco-an
- Lininding
- Lumba-Bayabao
- Madaya
- Maganding
- Matampay
- Old Poblacion
- North Cadulawan
- Panggao
- Pantao
- Pantao-A-Munai
- Pantaon
- Pindolonan
- Punong
- Ramain
- Sundiga-Munai
- Tagoranao
- Tambo (Town Proper)
- Tamparan (Mandaya)
- Taporog
Climate
[edit]Climate data for Munai, Lanao del Norte | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 24 (75) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (78) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 31.49 (1.24) |
88.5 (3.48) |
44.56 (1.75) |
226.58 (8.92) |
715.93 (28.19) |
522.73 (20.58) |
213.35 (8.40) |
139.05 (5.47) |
296.09 (11.66) |
161.73 (6.37) |
254.7 (10.03) |
257.6 (10.14) |
2,952.31 (116.23) |
Average rainy days | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 341 |
Source: World Weather Online[5] |
Demographics
[edit]Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1918 | 633 | — |
1939 | 1,073 | +2.54% |
1948 | 2,549 | +10.09% |
1960 | 3,882 | +3.57% |
1970 | 5,219 | +3.00% |
1975 | 10,985 | +16.10% |
1980 | 6,015 | −11.34% |
1990 | 12,006 | +7.16% |
1995 | 13,893 | +2.77% |
2000 | 15,972 | +3.03% |
2007 | 20,594 | +3.57% |
2010 | 27,600 | +11.24% |
2015 | 32,973 | +3.45% |
2020 | 35,020 | +1.19% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8] |
Religion
[edit]Location of mosques:
- Tambo (Poblacion), can accommodate 200 to 300 people
- Old Poblacion, Can accommodate 100 to 200 people
Economy
[edit]Poverty incidence of Munai
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2006
42.50 2009
67.47 2012
65.18 2015
56.25 2018
36.34 2021
47.58 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] |
- List of local products
- Corn, primary business for agriculture
- Rice farm (Basak in Maranao Term), primary business for agriculture
- Coconut, primary business for agriculture
- Abaca
- Lumber
- Livestock
- Falcata
- Banana
- Fish Pond
Government
[edit]Elected officials 2022 - 2025:
- Municipal Mayor: Racma Dansal Andamama
- Vice Mayor: Abdul Azis "Dante" M. Batingolo
- Sangguniang Bayan:
- Muamar Aninter (1st)
- Aiman Mutia (2nd)
- Hanan Guyo (3rd)
- Laboy Acmad (4th)
- Jasmin Batalo (5th)
- Puyat Macaan (6th)
- Onda Sarip (7th)
- Jabbar Abbas (8th)
- ABC President: Ikie Balabagan
- SK Federated President:
- SB Secretary: Mr. Junaid Mamailao
List of former mayors
[edit]During Martial Law:
- 1971 - 1972: Sultan Sandangan Amuntao Balowa
- 1972 - 1973: H. Malik / Baraguir Balabagan
- 1974 - 1976: H. Usman / Macaan T. Condalo
After People Power Revolution of 1986:
- unknown date: Pasinsong Obinay Daco (appointed)
- 1986 - 1989: Danny Alinog (appointed)
- 1989 - 1992: Danny Alinog (elected)
- 1992 - 1995: Tawantawan Mamantar Cauntongan
- 1995 - 1998: Tawantawan Mamantar Cauntongan
- 1998 - 2001: Casan Maquiling
- 2001 - 2004: Casan Maquiling
- 2004 - 2007: Casan Maquiling
- 2007 - 2010: Muammar Maquiling
- 2010 - 2013: Muammar Maquiling
- 2013 - 2016: Muammar Maquiling
- 2016 - 2019: Casan Maquiling
- 2019 - 2022: Racma Dansal Andamama
- 2022 - 2025: Racma Dansal Andamama
List of former vice mayors
[edit]Vice mayors after People Power Revolution 1986:
- 1987 - 1989: OIC
- 1989 - 1992: Odek Loksadatu Balabagan
- 1992 - 1995: Odek Loksadatu Balabagan
- 1995 - 1998: Odek Loksadatu Balabagan
- 1998 - 2001: H.Hanifa A. Balabagan
- 2001 - 2004: H.Hanifa A. Balabagan
- 2004 - 2007: Carisa Domrang
- 2007 - 2010: Carisa Domrang
- 2010 - 2013: Carisa Domrang
- 2013 - 2016: Ikie L. Balabagan
- 2016 - 2019: Ikie L. Balabagan
- 2019 - 2022: Abdul Azis M. Batingolo
- 2022 - 2025: Abdul Azis M. Batingolo
Education
[edit]- Balabacon Primary School
- Balintad Primary School
- Cadayonan Primary School
- Cadulawan Primary School
- Lininding Elementary School
- Matampay Primary School
- Munai Central Elementary School
- Pendolonan Elementary School
- Punong Primary School
- Ramain Primary School
- Tambo Elementary School
- Tamparan Primary School
- Taporog Primary School
- Munai National High School
- Sundiga-Munai Primary School
- Panggao Cluster Elementary School
References
[edit]- ^ Municipality of Munai | (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.
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: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ 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 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Munai, Lanao del Norte: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.