Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte

Coordinates: 8°02′N 123°55′E / 8.03°N 123.92°E / 8.03; 123.92
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Magsaysay
Municipality of Magsaysay
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Official seal of Magsaysay
Map of Lanao del Norte with Magsaysay highlighted
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Magsaysay is located in Philippines
Magsaysay
Magsaysay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°02′N 123°55′E / 8.03°N 123.92°E / 8.03; 123.92
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Norte
District 2nd district
FoundedDecember 10, 1964
Named forRamon Magsaysay
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorHaron D. Omar Sr.
 • Vice MayorWilson S. Erediano
 • RepresentativeAbdullah D. Dimaporo
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate11,638 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total151.83 km2 (58.62 sq mi)
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Highest elevation
588 m (1,929 ft)
Lowest elevation
58 m (190 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total20,463
 • Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
 • Households
4,665
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
31.87
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 104.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 74.8 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 100.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 27.69 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9221
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Cebuano
Binukid
Tagalog
Websitewww.magsaysayldn.gov.ph

Magsaysay, officially the Municipality of Magsaysay (Maranao: Inged a Magsaysay; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Magsaysay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Magsaysay), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,463 people.[3]

History[edit]

Executive Order No. 389, s. 1960 (22 March 1960) created the municipal district of Magsaysay from the following barrios/sitios:

From Kolambugan:

  • Bago-Ingud
  • Tambacon
  • Somiarang
  • Maitowato
  • Lemoncret
  • Olango
  • Taguitingan
  • Tawinian
  • Ilihan
  • Sulaman
  • Rarab
  • Pinalingco
  • Lumbac
  • Mapantao

From Tubod

  • Baguiguicon

From Tangcal

  • Pangao
  • Pilingkingan
  • Labo
  • Malabaogan
  • Lawigdato
  • Matungao

Originally, Tangcal is part of Municipality of Munai. Some of the barangay in Magsaysay is the same with Tangcal because of the same location. Mayor Macasamat Omar was undefeated Mayor in Magsaysay had also Mayor of municipality of Tangcal. Late Mamalampac Mangansan Mutia of municipality of Tangcal was major rival of Mayor Macasamat Omar in municipality of Tangcal before when Magsaysay in newly establish. The first mayor of the municipality is Mayor Lumantas who was then succeeded by Mayor Guimba Dimakuta. He was then succeeded by Mayor Abdul Rashid M. Dimaporo in an election whose candidacy was challenged by three other candidates namely; Macasamat Omar, Lampa Mutia and Seogal.

Geography[edit]

Barangays[edit]

Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[5] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Babasalon
  • Baguiguicon
  • Daan Campo
  • Durianon
  • Ilihan
  • Lamigadato
  • Lemoncret
  • Lubo
  • Lumbac
  • Malabaogan
  • Mapantao
  • Olango
  • Pangao
  • Pelingkingan
  • Lower Caningag (Perimbangan)
  • Poblacion (Bago-A-Ingud)
  • Rarab
  • Somiorang
  • Upper Caningag (Taguitingan)
  • Talambo
  • Tambacon
  • Tawinian
  • Tipaan
  • Tombador

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)
28
(82)
28
(82)
29
(84)
28
(82)
28
(82)
27
(81)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
27
(81)
28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
21
(70)
22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
21
(70)
21
(70)
21
(71)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 69
(2.7)
58
(2.3)
67
(2.6)
60
(2.4)
109
(4.3)
114
(4.5)
83
(3.3)
78
(3.1)
76
(3.0)
92
(3.6)
86
(3.4)
63
(2.5)
955
(37.7)
Average rainy days 12.8 11.6 14.8 17.4 24.8 23.5 20.7 18.5 17.4 22.5 21.6 15.6 221.2
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics[edit]

Population census of Magsaysay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 7,999—    
1975 5,981−5.66%
1980 7,302+4.07%
1990 8,841+1.93%
1995 10,279+2.86%
2000 11,218+1.89%
2007 12,298+1.28%
2010 16,442+11.15%
2015 19,019+2.81%
2020 20,463+1.45%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

Economy[edit]



References[edit]

  1. ^ Municipality of Magsaysay | (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. ^ "Province: Lanao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Magsaysay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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)
  10. ^ "Province of Lanao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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