Munai
Municipality in Lanao del Norte, Philippines
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Munai, officially the Municipality of Munai (Maranao: Inged a Munai; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Munai; Tagalog: Bayan ng Munai), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,020 people.[5]
Munai
موناي | |
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| Municipality of Munai | |
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 Map of Lanao del Norte with Munai highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 8°04′43″N 124°03′07″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 | Racma D. Andamama |
| • Vice Mayor | Abdulazis A. Batingolo |
| • Representative | Sittie Amina Q. Dimaporo |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 13,423 voters (2025) |
| 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 (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 36,449 |
| • Density | 184.55/km2 (477.99/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,168 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 47.58 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 198.2 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 217.6 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 163.4 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 103.3 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9219 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 |
| Native languages | Maranao Cebuano Binukid Tagalog |
| Major religions | Islam |
| Website | www |
History
Before American colonization, Munai was formerly a part of the State of Unayan, Confederate States of Lanao based from ancient boundaries.[6]
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 | |||||||||||||
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| 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[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| 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 | +1.28% |
| 2024 | 36,449 | +0.96% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11] | ||
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
65.14
72.00
42.50
67.47
65.18
56.25
36.34
47.58
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
- 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 2025 - 2028:
- Municipal Mayor: Racma Dansal Andamama
- Vice Mayor: Abdul Azis "Dante" M. Batingolo
- Sangguniang Bayan:
- Moamar L. Aninter (1st)
- Aslanie D. Acmad (2nd)
- Hanan Guyo (3rd)
- Joharie R. Binta (4th)
- Aiman D. Mutia (5th)
- Onda G. Sarip (6th)
- Mobarak L. Abdulrahim (7th)
- Sadat B. Balowa (8th)
- ABC President: Ikie L. Balabagan
- SK Federated President: Jarir Noraldean Hamza M. Arumpac
- SB Secretary: Nesrin M. Batalo
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