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==External links== |
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*[http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131004104825/http://census.gov.ph/ Philippine Census Information] |
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*[http://www.kapataganldn.gov.ph/index.php?cat1=1 Official site of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte] |
*[http://www.kapataganldn.gov.ph/index.php?cat1=1 Official site of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte] |
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*[http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=13&frmIdProvince=73&frmIdLgu=1425 Local Governance Performance Management System] |
*[http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=13&frmIdProvince=73&frmIdLgu=1425 Local Governance Performance Management System] |
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Revision as of 05:38, 2 May 2017
Kapatagan | |
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| Cathedral Falls in Kapatagan Cathedral Falls in Kapatagan | |
 Map of Lanao del Norte with Kapatagan highlighted | |
.svg)  Kapatagan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 07°54′N 123°46′E / 7.900°N 123.767°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| District | 2nd district of Lanao del Norte |
| Founded | July 5, 1949 |
| Barangays | 33 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Benjie Y. Baguio |
| • Vice Mayor | Perlito B. Gonzaga |
| Area | |
• Total | 242.89 km2 (93.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 62,571 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9214 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 |
| Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| PSGC | 103505000 |
| Electorate | 34,041 voters as of 2022 |
| Website | www |
Kapatagan is a second class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 62,571 people.[3]
Geography
Kapatagan has a total land area of 25,048.41 hectares which include the area that is now being contested by the Municipality of Lala with an approximate area of 759 hectares.
Topography
On the southern and eastern sides of the locality are mountains which serve as natural barriers protecting the Municipality from typhoons. Offsetting the mountain is the presence of flat coastal lands and valley. Kapatagan has some rolling plains.
It has five (5) major rivers that flow to Panguil Bay, namely: Maranding, Panoloon, Butadon, Kidalos, and Balili. These rivers sometimes, especially during the rainy season, overflow causing floods resulting to destruction and even death of farm and land animals.
The Cathedral Falls and Sta. Cruz waterfalls are located at Barangays Cathedral Falls, Sta. Cruz, and Waterfalls respectively. At present, the spring supplies water into Poblacion and some neighboring barangays.
Climate
The Municipality has a tropical climate. Dry season starts during the month of October and ends in June. Wet season starts in the month of July and ends in December.
Barangays
Kapatagan is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.[2]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 33,397 | — |
| 1995 | 37,006 | +1.94% |
| 2000 | 42,783 | +3.16% |
| 2007 | 49,134 | +1.93% |
| 2010 | 53,916 | +3.44% |
| 2015 | 62,853 | +2.96% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6] | ||
Economy
The municipality is beginning to gain economic favor mainly due to the funds released by some international organizations like GEM. Many companies will plan to build some stores in Kapatagan to boost its economic growth like Mercury Drugstore, Mluiller Pawnhsop, Cebuana Pawnshop, Palawan Pawnshop, Julies Bakeshop and Vina Shopping Center.
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: LANAO DEL NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Official site of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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 Province of Lanao del Norte | |
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| Highly urbanized city |
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