Matungao

Matungao
ماتونجاو
Municipality
Municipality of Matungao
Flag of Matungao
Flag
Official seal of Matungao
Seal
Map of Lanao del Norte with Matungao highlighted
Map of Lanao del Norte with Matungao highlighted
Interactive map of Matungao
Matungao is located in Philippines
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Matungao
Matungao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°08′N 124°10′E / 8.13°N 124.17°E / 8.13; 124.17
Country Philippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Norte
District 1st district
FoundedJune 20, 1949
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAisha M. Azis
 • Vice MayorJaber M. Azis
 • RepresentativeMohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Saiben M. Azis
  • Nahder W. H. Adato
  • Hanief Canapia M. Sanggacala
  • Faizal C. Maba
  • Amroden C. Monib
  • Jhaminor P. Sanggacala
  • Calil M. Limpao
  • Daud M. Sarip
 • Electorate8,415 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
45.74 km2 (17.66 sq mi)
Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Highest elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Lowest elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
16,404
 • Density358.6/km2 (928.9/sq mi)
 • Households
2,645
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
49.94
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 98.47 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 194 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 83.16 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 20.42 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9203
PSGC
1003513000
IDD : area code +63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Cebuano
Binukid
Tagalog
Websitewww.matungaoldn.gov.ph

Matungao, officially the Municipality of Matungao (Maranao: Inged a Matungao; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Matungao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Matungao), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 16,404 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.

The word Matungao literally means cold in Maranao language. This municipality is known for peaceful relations between Muslims and Christians and supports Maranao culture. Matungao stages annually the Maranao courtship dance in the 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

Climate data for Matungao, Lanao del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 159
(6.3)		 143
(5.6)		 166
(6.5)		 183
(7.2)		 357
(14.1)		 414
(16.3)		 333
(13.1)		 309
(12.2)		 289
(11.4)		 285
(11.2)		 253
(10.0)		 166
(6.5)		 3,057
(120.4)
Average rainy days 18.4 17.2 20.6 23.4 29.3 29.2 29.9 29.4 27.7 28.7 25.5 19.9 299.2
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Matungao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 9,391—    
1970 10,315+0.94%
1975 12,373+3.72%
1980 4,836−17.12%
1990 7,264+4.15%
1995 8,451+2.88%
2000 9,266+1.99%
2007 9,984+1.03%
2010 12,217+7.62%
2015 13,975+2.59%
2020 14,756+1.15%
2024 16,404+2.57%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty incidence of Matungao (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
60.21
2003
74.04
2006
37.80
2009
59.25
2012
64.51
2015
55.30
2018
40.96
2021
41.83
2023
49.94

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Government

Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986:

  • 1986 - 1992,
  • 1992 - 1995,
  • 1995 - 1998,
  • 1998 - 2001,
  • 2001 - 2004,
  • 2004 - 2007,
  • 2007 - 2010,
  • 2010 - 2013,
  • 2013 - 2016, Aisha Mangotara-Azis
  • 2016 - present, Aisha Mangotara-Azis

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Matungao | (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.
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  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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  6. ↑ "Matungao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  7. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  14. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  15. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  20. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.