Taraka, Lanao del Sur

Nowadays, Taraka, Lanao del Sur is a topic of great relevance in today's society. Taraka, Lanao del Sur's impact has spread to all aspects of life, from politics to popular culture. In this article, we will explore in depth the various facets of Taraka, Lanao del Sur and its influence on our lives. From its origins to its current impact, we will analyze how Taraka, Lanao del Sur has shaped the world we live in. Additionally, we will examine the different perspectives on Taraka, Lanao del Sur and how it has evolved over time. Without a doubt, Taraka, Lanao del Sur continues to be a topic of debate and interest today, and it is crucial to understand its implications in our lives.

Taraka
تاراكا
Municipality of Taraka
Flag of Taraka
Official seal of Taraka
Map of Lanao del Sur with Taraka highlighted
Map of Lanao del Sur with Taraka highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Taraka is located in Philippines
Taraka
Taraka
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°53′58″N 124°20′53″E / 7.8994°N 124.3481°E / 7.8994; 124.3481
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Sur
District 1st district
Barangays43 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAmenodin U. Sumagayan
 • Vice MayorNashiba G. Sumagayan
 • RepresentativeZiaur-Rahman A. Adiong
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate10,787 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total435.40 km2 (168.11 sq mi)
Elevation
703 m (2,306 ft)
Highest elevation
904 m (2,966 ft)
Lowest elevation
696 m (2,283 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)
 • Total27,184
 • Density62/km2 (160/sq mi)
 • Households
4,020
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
72.85
% (2018)
 • Revenue₱ 138.7 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 208.9 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 134.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 0.1306 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9712
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Tagalog
Websitehttps://taraka.gov.ph

Taraka, officially the Municipality of Taraka (Maranao: Inged a Taraka; Tagalog: Bayan ng Taraka), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,184 people.

The oldest mosque and the second oldest mosque in the Philippines called Baab-Ur Rahman Masjid built in Lanao del Sur was located in the town.

Geography

Barangays

Taraka is politically subdivided into 43 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Bandera Buisan
  • Boriongan
  • Borowa
  • Buadi Dingun
  • Buadi Amao
  • Buadi Amunta
  • Buadi Arorao
  • Buadi Atopa
  • Buadi Dayomangga
  • Buadi Ongcalo
  • Bucalan
  • Cadayonan Bagumbayan
  • Caramat
  • Carandangan Calopaan
  • Datu Ma-as
  • Dilabayan
  • Dimayon
  • Gapao Balindong
  • Ilian
  • Lumasa
  • Lumbac Bagoaingud
  • Lumbac Bubong Maindang
  • Lumbac Pitakus
  • Malungun
  • Maruhom
  • Masolun
  • Moriatao Loksa Datu
  • Pagalamatan
  • Pindolonan
  • Pitakus
  • Ririk
  • Salipongan
  • Lumasa Proper (Salvador Conch
  • Sambolawan
  • Samporna Salamatollah
  • Somiorang Bandingun
  • Sigayan Proper
  • Sunggod
  • Sundig
  • Supangan
  • Tupa-an Buadiatupa
  • Buadi Amunud
  • Mangayao

Climate

Climate data for Taraka, Lanao de Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 24
(75)
24
(75)
25
(77)
26
(79)
26
(79)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
21
(70)
21
(70)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
21
(70)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(69)
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 (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Population census of Taraka
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 3,471—    
1939 4,996+1.75%
1948 9,124+6.92%
1960 15,381+4.45%
1970 10,644−3.61%
1975 13,788+5.33%
1980 13,567−0.32%
1990 14,765+0.85%
1995 16,505+2.11%
2000 18,832+2.87%
2007 28,196+5.72%
2010 20,881−10.35%
2015 23,644+2.39%
2020 27,184+2.78%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy


References

  1. ^ Municipality of Taraka | (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.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Taraka, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Province of Lanao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

External links