Taraka, Lanao del Sur

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CountryPhilippines
Barangays43 (see Barangays)
Elevation
703 m (2,306 ft)
Lowestelevation
696 m (2,283 ft)
Taraka
تاراكا
Municipality
Municipality of Taraka
Flag of Taraka
Flag
Official seal of Taraka
Seal
Map of Lanao del Sur with Taraka highlighted
Map of Lanao del Sur with Taraka highlighted
Interactive map of Taraka
Taraka is located in Philippines
Taraka
Taraka
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°54′00″N 124°20′04″E / 7.900036°N 124.334453°E / 7.900036; 124.334453
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Sur
District 1st district
Barangays43 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAmenodin U. Sumagayan
 • Vice MayorNashiba G. Sumagayan
 • RepresentativeZiaur-Rahman A. Adiong
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Mohammad Aquil G. Sumagayan
  • Abdul Hakim G. Mangata
  • Khalid P. Sumagayan
  • Diamar S. Pandapatan
  • Mohammad Nassef M. Sumpingan
  • Jamael G. Sumagayan
  • Salic C. Colangcag
  • Sambitory B. Paunte
 • Electorate16,524 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
435.40 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
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
29,558
 • Density67.887/km2 (175.83/sq mi)
 • Households
4,020
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.43
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 237.6 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 464.6 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 203.1 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 207.9 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9712
PSGC
1903627000
IDD : area code +63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Tagalog
Websitetaraka.gov.ph

Taraka, officially the Municipality of Taraka (Maranao: Inged a Taraka; Tagalog: Bayan ng Taraka), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,184 people.[5]

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.

Taraka, before American colonization, was the capital and seat of government of the State of Masiu, Confederate States of Lanao.[6]

It was officially declared as a separate and distinct municipality in accordance with Executive Order No. 21 dated June 25, 1963.[7]

The royal title of "Sultan sa Masiu" is traditionally confirmed in this municipality.[7]

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 Amunud
  • 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
  • Mangayao
  • 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

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)[8]

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+2.98%
2024 29,558+2.03%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13]

Economy

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