Munai

Munai
موناي
Municipality
Municipality of Munai
Flag of Munai
Flag
Official seal of Munai
Seal
Map of Lanao del Norte with Munai highlighted
Map of Lanao del Norte with Munai highlighted
Interactive map of Munai
Munai is located in Philippines
Munai
Munai
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°04′43″N 124°03′07″E / 8.078519°N 124.052011°E / 8.078519; 124.052011
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Norte
District 2nd district
FoundedAugust 17, 1917
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRacma D. Andamama
 • Vice MayorAbdulazis A. Batingolo
 • RepresentativeSittie Amina Q. Dimaporo
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Moamar L. Aninter
  • Hanan M. Guyo
  • Aiman D. Mutia
  • Aslanie D. Acmad
  • Puyat L. Macaan
  • Jasmin M. Batalo
  • Onda G. Sarip
  • Jabbar L. Abbas
 • Electorate13,423 voters (2025)
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
 (2024 census)
 • Total
36,449
 • Density184.55/km2 (477.99/sq mi)
 • Households
7,168
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
51.88
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 183.4 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 331.8 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 176.4 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 164.5 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9219
PSGC
1003514000
IDD : area code +63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Cebuano
Binukid
Tagalog
Major religionsIslam
Websitewww.munaildn.gov.ph

Munai, officially the Municipality of Munai (Maranao: Inged a Munai; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Munai; Tagalog: Bayan ng Munai), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 36,449 people.

History

Before American colonization, Munai was formerly a part of the State of Unayan, Confederate States of Lanao based from ancient boundaries.

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

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

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

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

Demographics

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+1.28%
2024 36,449+0.96%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Religion

Location of mosques:

  • Tambo (Poblacion), can accommodate 200 to 300 people
  • Old Poblacion, Can accommodate 100 to 200 people

Economy

Poverty incidence of Munai (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
65.14
2003
72.00
2006
42.50
2009
67.47
2012
65.18
2015
56.25
2018
36.34
2021
47.58
2023
51.88

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

List of local products

Government

Elected officials 2025 - 2028:

List of former mayors

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

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

  • 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

  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.
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  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.