Poona Piagapo

Poona Piagapo

فوعونا فياغافو
Poona Piagapo فوعونا فياغافو
Municipality
	Municipality of Poona Piagapo
	Seal
	Map of Lanao del Norte with Poona Piagapo highlighted
	Interactive map of Poona Piagapo
	Poona Piagapo Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 8°08′05″N 124°07′05″E / 8.13465°N 124.117917°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Northern Mindanao
Province	Lanao del Norte
District	2nd district
Founded	March 31, 1976
Barangays	26 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Muslima T. Macol
• Vice Mayor	Imelda T. Polayagan
• Representative	Abdullah D. Dimaporo
• Municipal Council	Members ; Norania B. Tanggote; Cosain M. Dawal; Alibasher O. Mustafha; Abinal P. Sultan; Ansarey T. Fernando; Casanor P. Pacalna; Omar A. Racmat; Japar T. Ampang;
• Electorate	12,897 voters (2025)
Area
• Total	260.07 km2 (100.41 sq mi)
Elevation	550 m (1,800 ft)
Highest elevation	983 m (3,225 ft)
Lowest elevation	226 m (741 ft)
Population (2024 census)
• Total	30,666
• Density	117.91/km2 (305.40/sq mi)
• Households	5,082
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	58.79% (2023)
• Revenue	₱ 11.41 million (2024)
• Assets	₱ 206 million (2024)
• Expenditure	₱ 168.8 million (2024)
• Liabilities	₱ 18.75 million (2024)
Service provider
• Electricity	Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9204
PSGC	1003517000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)63
Native languages	Maranao; Cebuano; Binukid; Tagalog
Major religions	Islam
Website	www.poonapiagapoldn.gov.ph

Poona Piagapo, officially the Municipality of Poona Piagapo (Maranao: Inged a Poona Piagapo; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Poona Piagapo; Tagalog: Bayan ng Poona Piagapo), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,666 people.

History

Under Presidential Decree No. 916, 31 March 1976, the town of Poona Piagapo was created from the following:

The barangays of Tangklao, Piangamanganan, Kadayonan, Lupitan, Punud, Kabasaran, Pantau-Raya, Kablanga, Pantaon, Nunungen, Lumbaka-Ingud, and Tadoken in the municipality of Pantau-Ragat,
the barangays of Lumbaka-Ingud, Pened, Domiorog, Daramba, Nunang, Sulo, Caromatan, Tagoranao, Madamba, Lumbatan, Madaya, Bobong-Dinaig, Linindingan, Maliwanag, Dinaig, Timbangalan, Pindolonan, and Alowin in the municipality of Matungao,

all in the province of Lanao del Norte, are hereby separated from said municipalities and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the municipality of Poona-Piagapo in the province of Lanao del Norte. The seat of the new municipality shall be located at the barangay of Poona-Piagapo to be established within the proximity of Barangay Lumbaka-Ingud.

Geography

Barangays

Poona Piagapo is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Alowin
Bubong-Dinaig
Cormatan
Daramba
Dinaig
Cabasaran
Kablangan
Cadayonan
Linindingan
Lumbatan
Lupitan
Madamba
Madaya
Maliwanag
Nunang
Nunungan
Pantao Raya
Pantaon
Pened
Piangamangaan
Pendolonan
Poblacion (Lumbacaingud)
Sulo
Tagoranao
Tangclao
Timbangalan

Climate

Climate data for Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	25 (77)	26 (79)	26 (79)	27 (81)	27 (81)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)	27 (81)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21 (70)	21 (70)	21 (70)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (71)
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 Poona Piagapo
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1980	6,026	—
1990	13,356	+8.29%
1995	14,161	+1.10%
2000	16,092	+2.78%
2007	19,818	+2.91%
2010	23,451	+6.32%
2015	27,018	+2.73%
2020	29,183	+1.64%
2024	30,666	+1.20%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty incidence of Poona Piagapo (%)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

2000
66.72

2003
81.68

2006
48.30

2009
66.75

2012
73.75

2015
62.80

2018
51.39

2021
53.99

2023
58.79

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Government

Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986:

1986 - 1992,
1992 - 1995,
1995 - 1998,
1998 - 2001,
2001 - 2004,
Dr. Saripada Hadjiyusoph (2004 - 2010),
Farhana R. Palawan (2010 - 2019),
Muslima T. Macol (2019-2025)
Engr. Ashley (Kaulit) Rakiin (Incumbent)

Vice Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986:

1986 - 1992,
1992 - 1995,
1995 - 1998,
H.Haron G. Racmat (1998 - 2001),
H.Haron G. Racmat (2001 - 2004),
H.Aisah R. Didato (2004 - 2007),
Muslima T. Macol (2007 - 2010),
Rocma M. Maba (2010 - 2013),
Imelda T. Polayagan (2013 - 2016),
Dr. Saripada Hadjiyusoph (2016 - 2019),
Imelda T. Polayagan (2019-2022);
Norania B. Tanggote (2022-2025)
Mirasol Mamarinta (Incumbent);

References

↑ Municipality of Poona Piagapo | (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.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "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.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "Poona Piagapo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ 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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↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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↑ "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.
↑ "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.
↑ "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.
↑ "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.
↑ "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.
↑ "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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[1] Municipality of Poona Piagapo | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "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] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[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.

[5] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[met_norms-6] "Poona Piagapo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 6 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.

[PSA15–10-8] Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–10-9] 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.

[NSO07-10-10] 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.

[LWUA-PopulationData-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.

v t e Province of Lanao del Norte
Tubod (capital) Iligan (largest city)
Municipalities	Bacolod Balo-i Baroy Kapatagan Kauswagan Kolambugan Lala Linamon Magsaysay Maigo Matungao Munai Nunungan Pantao Ragat Pantar Poona Piagapo Salvador Sapad Sultan Naga Dimaporo Tagoloan Tangcal Tubod
Highly urbanized city	Iligan (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Lanao del Norte by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)