Matungao

Also known as Municipality of Matungao

Matungao, officially the Municipality of Matungao (Maranao: Inged a 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.

Key facts

Settlement.image_flag: Flag_of_Matungao,_Lanao_del_Norte.png
Settlement.flag_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_seal: Seal_of_Matungao.png
Settlement.seal_size: 100x80px
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Philippines
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within the
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: June 20, 1949
Settlement.parts_type: Barangays
Settlement.parts_style: para
Settlement.p1: (see Barangays)
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor

via Wikipedia infobox

Wikidata facts

Official name: Municipality of Matungao
Population: 16404
Area: 45.74
Elevation: 313
Official website: www.matungaoldn.gov.ph
Households: 2645
Dialing code: 63

Show 8 more facts

postal code: 9203
poverty incidence: 41.83
electorate: 8415
Commons category: Matungao
total assets: 133927414.00
total expenditure: 84183577.00
total liabilities: 8654711.00
fiscal/tax revenue: 108340327.00

Sources (12)

via Wikidata · CC0

~2 min read

Article

9 sections

Contents

History
Geography
Barangays
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Government
References
External links

The word Matungao literally means cold in Maranao language. This municipality is a bastion of peace between Muslims and Christians and an ardent advocate of the Maranao culture. Matungao stages annually the well-loved Maranao courtship dance in the colorful and gliterry Kapagtota Festival.