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.
The word Matungao literally means cold in Maranao language. This municipality is known for peaceful relations between Muslims and Christians and supports Maranao culture. Matungao stages annually the Maranao courtship dance in the Kapagtota Festival.
History Executive Order No. 230, s. 1949, signed on June 20, 1949: "...the barrios of Nunang, Matungao, Matampai, Pasayanon, Pangi, Somiorang, Batangan, Bangco, and Batal, all of the municipal district of Pantao Ragat, Province of Lanao, are hereby organized into an independent municipal district under the name of Matungao with the seat of government at the barrio of Matungao."
Geography
Barangays Matungao is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. Bubong Radapan Bangco Batal Batangan Cadayonan Matampay Pangi Pasayanon Poblacion (Matungao) Puntod Santa Cruz Somiorang
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Government Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986:
References
External links Matungao Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System