Munai

Coordinates: 7°58′33″N 124°03′49″E / 7.97583°N 124.06361°E / 7.97583; 124.06361
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Munai
Municipality
Municipality of Munai
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Official seal of Munai
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Munai is located in Philippines
Munai
Munai
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°58′33″N 124°03′49″E / 7.97583°N 124.06361°E / 7.97583; 124.06361
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Norte
District 2nd district
FoundedAugust 17, 1917
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRacma D. Andamama
 • Vice MayorAbdulazis A. Batingolo
 • RepresentativeSittie Aminah Q. Dimaporo
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate15,153 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total197.50 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]
 • Total35,020
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
 • Households
7,168
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
36.34
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 146 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 148.4 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 134.1 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 63.57 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9219
PSGC
103514000
IDD : area code +63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Cebuano
Binukid
Tagalog
Websitewww.munaildn.gov.ph

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 (Town Proper)
  • Old Poblacion
  • North Cadulawan
  • Panggao
  • Pantao
  • Pantao-A-Munai
  • Pantaon
  • Pindolonan
  • Punong
  • Ramain
  • Sundiga-Munai
  • Tagoranao
  • Tambo
  • Tamparan (Mandaya)
  • Taporog

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Munai, Lanao del Norte
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]

Population census of Munai
YearPop.±% 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
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 Andamama
  • Vice Mayor: Dante 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

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: Mrs. Loksadatu
  • 2001 - 2004: Mrs. Loksadatu
  • 2004 - 2007: Carisa Domrang
  • 2007 - 2010: Carisa Domrang
  • 2010 - 2013: Carisa Domrang
  • 2013 - 2016: Ikie L. Balabagan
  • 2016 - 2019: Ikie L. Balabagan

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]

  1. ^  Municipality of Munai | (DILG)
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Munai, Lanao del Norte: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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)
  9. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  10. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  11. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  12. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  13. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  15. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links[edit]

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