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Saguiaran

Coordinates: 8°02′N 124°16′E / 8.03°N 124.27°E / 8.03; 124.27
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Saguiaran
ساغياران
Municipality
Municipality of Saguiaran
Flag of Saguiaran
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Official seal of Saguiaran
Seal
Map of Lanao del Sur with Saguiaran highlighted
Map of Lanao del Sur with Saguiaran highlighted
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Saguiaran is located in Philippines
Saguiaran
Saguiaran
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°02′N 124°16′E / 8.03°N 124.27°E / 8.03; 124.27
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Sur
District 1st district
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJalalodin M. Angin
 • Vice MayorHafiz A. Muti
 • RepresentativeZiaur-Rahman A. Adiong
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate22,087 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
51.35 km2 (19.83 sq mi)
Elevation
669 m (2,195 ft)
Highest elevation
1,046 m (3,432 ft)
Lowest elevation
365 m (1,198 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
26,712
 • Density520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
 • Households
3,911
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
31.94
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 127.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 45.4 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 135.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 0.1075 million (2020, 2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9701
PSGC
153625000
IDD : area code +63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Tagalog
Websitewww.saguiaran-lds.gov.ph

Saguiaran, officially the Municipality of Saguiaran (Maranao: Inged a Saguiaran; Tagalog: Bayan ng Saguiaran), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,712 people.[3]

It is home to NPC Agus II Hydro Power Plant.

Geography

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It is about 7 kilometers from Marawi City's KM 000. One can reach Saguiaran either via road transport from Iligan City via jeepney or public utility vehicle going to Marawi City.

Barangays

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Saguiaran is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Alinun
  • Bagoingud
  • Batangan
  • Bubong
  • Cadayon
  • Cadingilan
  • Lumbacatoros
  • Comonal
  • Dilausan
  • Gadongan
  • Linao
  • Limogao
  • Lumbayanague
  • Basak Maito
  • Maliwanag
  • Mapantao
  • Mipaga
  • Natangcopan
  • Pagalamatan
  • Pamacotan
  • Panggao
  • Pantao Raya
  • Pantaon
  • Patpangkat
  • Pawak
  • Dilimbayan
  • Pindolonan
  • Poblacion
  • Salocod
  • Sunggod

Climate

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Climate data for Saguiaran, Lanao de Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25
(77) 		25
(77) 		26
(79) 		27
(81) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		26
(79)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70)
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)[5]

Demographics

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Population census of Saguiaran
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 13,227—    
1970 18,003+3.13%
1975 18,151+0.16%
1980 13,117−6.29%
1990 15,296+1.55%
1995 18,703+3.84%
2000 22,636+4.18%
2007 23,274+0.38%
2010 22,673−0.95%
2015 24,619+1.58%
2020 26,712+1.62%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Almost all people residing in Saguiaran are Maranao with only minority from other tribes usually Maguindanaon, Bisaya, and Subanon who are working as house-help and other available jobs. Some people of Saguiaran, particularly those from the Barangays along the national highway such as Barangay Batangan, Poblacion and Mipaga, trace their roots from the Royal Sultanate of Marawi or the Buadi Sacayo. The most notable clans are the Amaikurot of Maitu Basak, the Bracan and Dimacaling from Lima Ka Agama.

Economy

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Poverty Incidence of Saguiaran

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
49.77
2003
37.70
2006
46.00
2009
33.20
2012
72.04
2015
62.02
2018
75.26
2021
31.94

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

The main form of livelihood is agriculture. However, through the influx of businessmen from Marawi City, establishments such as gasoline stations, hardware and construction materials shops, tailoring shops, glassware shops, pharmacies, groceries, Maranaw and Middle Eastern restaurants and coffee shops are visible throughout the main thorough fare.

Tourism

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Pantuwaraya Lake National Park is a 20 hectares (49 acres) park comprising Lake Pantao Raya and surrounding area. It was declared a national park in 1965.

Tourists can visit the Basak Lake located at Barangay Maito Basak. Another tourists attraction is the Buwalan Mosque, considered the oldest Mosque in Saguiaran, is situated above tiny hills where in nearby spring provides potable water to people of Saguiaran and nearby Marawi City. This spring has many outlets but the notable one is the one being used by the public as water supply.

Tourists may buy special Browa, a Maranao delicacy, at Tata Bakeshoppe along the National Highway fronting the Municipal Hall. The taste has made this Browa special than other Browa made from Marawi City. The provincial welcome arch is located at Saguiaran, which is notable for its Islamic influence.

Bualan Mosque, is considered the oldest mosque in Saguiaran.

Pantar Bridge is a half-century-old American-built truss bridge. Overseen from the bridge is the water reservoir of National Power Corporation and the welcome arch of the province of Lanao del Sur.

Education

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There are a few of the public and private schools in Saguiaran: Secondary

  • Mindanao State University - Saguiaran Community High school, is considered the best Mindanao State University External Units High School (2003-2017) and was one of the most reputable public high schools in Lanao del Sur.
  • Saguiaran National High School
  • M & S Maito Basak National High School
  • Sampal Memorial National High School

Elementary

  • Saguiaran Central Elementary School
  • Bubong Elementary School
  • Batangan Elementary School
  • Philippine Integrated School – Saguiaran Branch
  • Al-Malik Child Learning Center

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Saguiaran | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. ^ "Province of Lanao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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