Masiu
Municipality in Lanao del Sur, Philippines
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Masiu, officially the Municipality of Masiu (Maranao: Inged a Masiu; Tagalog: Bayan ng Masiu), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,580 people.[5]
Elevation769 m (2,523 ft)
Lowestelevation696 m (2,283 ft)
Masiu
ماسيو | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Masiu | |
Masiu municipal hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: The True Heart of Mindanao | |
 Map of Lanao del Sur with Masiu highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Masiu | |
.svg)  Masiu Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 7°49′09″N 124°19′49″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 35 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Romil M. Guiling |
| • Vice Mayor | Jadid R. Mimbantas |
| • Representative | Ziaur-Rahman A. Adiong |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 17,664 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 170.00 km2 (65.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 696 m (2,283 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 36,803 |
| • Density | 216.49/km2 (560.70/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,963 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 18.43 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 155.7 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 78.02 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 152 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 0 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9706 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 |
| Native languages | Maranao Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Geography
Masiu is located due south of Marawi and is considered to be the geographic center of mainland Mindanao, with the extreme points located in Surigao City (north), Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (south), Caraga, Davao Oriental (east) and Zamboanga City (west) respectively.
Barangays
Masiu is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Abdullah Buisan
- Alim Raya Caramian
- Alip Lalabuan Sarip Batua
- Alumpang Paino Mimbalay
- Amai Ditimbang Balindong
- Amai Sindaolan Dansalan
- Buadiamaloy
- Buntalis Maranat
- Casim Lumbacaingud
- Dalog Balut
- Gindolongan Alabat
- Gondarangin Asa Adigao
- Labay Moriatao-Bai
- Laila Lumbac Bangon
- Lakadun
- Langco Dimapatoy
- Langi Talub
- Lomigis Sugod
- Maca-alin Lumbacaingud
- Macabangun Imbaba
- Macadaag Talaguian (Sultan Panimbang)
- Macalupang Lumbac Caramian
- Magayo Bagoaingud
- Magompara Apa Mimbalay
- Manalocon Talub
- Mangondato Kalilangan
- Marandacan Putad
- Matao Araza
- Mohammad Tangul
- Pangandaman Pantao
- Sambowang Atawa
- Sawir
- Tamboro Cormatan
- Tomambiling Lumbacaingud
- Towano Arangca
- Unda Dayawan
Climate
| Climate data for Masiu, Lanao del Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
26 (78) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
20 (69) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 236 (9.3) |
225 (8.9) |
244 (9.6) |
235 (9.3) |
304 (12.0) |
287 (11.3) |
200 (7.9) |
175 (6.9) |
158 (6.2) |
200 (7.9) |
287 (11.3) |
243 (9.6) |
2,794 (110.2) |
| Average rainy days | 24.3 | 22.3 | 26.0 | 27.2 | 28.3 | 27.2 | 25.8 | 24.8 | 22.2 | 25.4 | 27.2 | 25.8 | 306.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 4,397 | — |
| 1939 | 5,721 | +1.26% |
| 1948 | 7,993 | +3.79% |
| 1960 | 8,903 | +0.90% |
| 1970 | 12,550 | +3.49% |
| 1975 | 15,462 | +4.27% |
| 1980 | 12,512 | −4.14% |
| 1990 | 17,030 | +3.13% |
| 1995 | 20,042 | +3.10% |
| 2000 | 24,105 | +4.04% |
| 2007 | 30,196 | +3.16% |
| 2010 | 25,181 | −6.40% |
| 2015 | 29,176 | +2.84% |
| 2020 | 33,580 | +3.00% |
| 2024 | 36,803 | +2.22% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10][11] | ||