Munai

Munai
Munai
Municipality
	Municipality of Munai
	Flag Seal
	Map of Lanao del Norte with Munai highlighted
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	Munai Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 7°58′33″N 124°03′49″E / 7.97583°N 124.06361°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Northern Mindanao
Province	Lanao del Norte
District	2nd district
Founded	August 17, 1917
Barangays	26 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• mayor of Munai[*]	Racma D. Andamama
• Vice Mayor	Abdulazis A. Batingolo
• Representative	Sittie Amina Q. Dimaporo
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	15,153 voters (2022)
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 (2020 census)
• Total	35,020
• Density	180/km2 (460/sq mi)
• Households	7,168
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	47.58% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 146 million (2020), 48.46 million (2012), 68.02 million (2013), 60.56 million (2014), 77.71 million (2015), 85.51 million (2016), 92.78 million (2017), 109 million (2018), 120.5 million (2019), 144.6 million (2021), 198.2 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 148.4 million (2020), 57.68 million (2012), 54.99 million (2013), 56.88 million (2014), 74.75 million (2015), 74.45 million (2016), 89.45 million (2017), 82.88 million (2018), 91.04 million (2019), 191.5 million (2021), 217.6 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 134.1 million (2020), 47.96 million (2012), 70.37 million (2013), 58.76 million (2014), 73.81 million (2015), 82 million (2016), 94.64 million (2017), 106.3 million (2018), 106.8 million (2019), 142.1 million (2021), 163.4 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 63.57 million (2020), 7.157 million (2012), 1.557 million (2013), 4.557 million (2014), 17.43 million (2015), 16.06 million (2016), 32.92 million (2017), 23.68 million (2018), 18.13 million (2019), 105.7 million (2021), 103.3 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9219
PSGC	103514000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)63
Native languages	Maranao; Cebuano; Binukid; Tagalog
Website	www.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

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^[5]

Demographics

Population census of Munai
Year	Pop.	±% 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

Location of mosques:

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

Economy

Poverty incidence of Munai

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2006
42.50

2009
67.47

2012
65.18

2015
56.25

2018
36.34

2021
47.58

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

Elected officials 2022 - 2025:

Municipal Mayor: Racma Dansal Andamama
Vice Mayor: Abdul Azis "Dante" M. 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

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

^ Municipality of Munai | (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.
^ ^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.
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
^ "Munai, Lanao del Norte: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
^ 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.
^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links

[1] Municipality of Munai | (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.

[PSA20–10-3] 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 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

[met_norms-5] "Munai, Lanao del Norte: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 3 December 2017.

[PSA15–10-6] Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–10-7] 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.

[NSO07-10-8] 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.

[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.

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v t e Province of Lanao del Norte
Tubod (capital) Iligan (largest city)
Municipalities	Bacolod Baloi 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.)