Taraka, Lanao del Sur
| Taraka | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Lanao del Sur with Taraka highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Taraka Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 07°54′N 124°21′E / 7.900°N 124.350°ECoordinates: 07°54′N 124°21′E / 7.900°N 124.350°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangays | 43 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Nashiba G. Sumagayan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 435.40 km2 (168.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 20,881 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9712 |
| Dialing code | 63 |
| Income class | 4th |
Taraka is a fourth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,881 people.[2]
Barangays
Taraka is politically subdivided into 43 barangays.
- 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
Demographics
| Population census of Taraka | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 14,765 | — |
| 1995 | 16,505 | +2.11% |
| 2000 | 18,832 | +2.87% |
| 2007 | 28,196 | +5.72% |
| 2010 | 20,881 | −10.35% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
External links
- Official Website of Taraka, Lanao del Sur
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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