Malabang
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Malabang
ملابانج | ||
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Municipality of Malabang | ||
Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 7°35′25″N 124°04′13″E / 7.59028°N 124.07028°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | |
Province | Lanao del Sur | |
District | 2nd district | |
Founded | 1520 | |
Chartered | May 19, 1893 | |
Barangays | 37
(see Vice Mayor Raizoli S. Balindong | |
• Representative | Yasser A. Balindong | |
• Municipal Council | Members | |
• 2022) | ||
Area | ||
• Total | 198.10 km2 (76.49 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | |
Highest elevation | 327 m (1,073 ft) | |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | |
Population (2020 census)[3] | ||
• Total | 49,088 | |
• Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) | |
• Households | 7,647 | |
Economy | ||
• Income class | 3rd municipal income class | |
• Poverty incidence | 71.01 | |
• ZIP code | 9300 | |
PSGC | ||
IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 | |
Native languages | Maranao Tagalog | |
Website | https://malabang.com.ph/ |
Malabang, officially the Municipality of Malabang (
History
Malabang, in Lanao del Sur, is considered the oldest settlement in mainland Mindanao.
The Sultanate of T'bok was an established kingdom in present-day Malabang long before the Philippines became a country. The people of Malabang are mostly Maranaos, a southern Mindanao ethnicity; they are also often identified with the Iranuns because of Iranuns who live in some of the barangays in the southern part of Malabang, comprising what is now Balabagan. In March 1969, Executive Order 386, signed by President Carlos P. Garcia, reconstituted the southern part of Malabang as the Municipality of Balabagan. Thus, Iranuns are now residents of Balabagan rather than Malabang.
Malabang played a significant part in the early battles against invaders of the Philippines. During the
During the Second World War, when
In 1945, United States and Philippine Commonwealth forces, working with Maranao
Malabang as a municipality was founded on March 1, 1893. The locals of the town celebrate the founding day, the Araw ng Malabang every March 1 annually.
Geography
Malabang is one of thirty-nine municipalities comprising the province of
It is under the administrative supervision of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) since November 1989, pursuant to R.A. No. 6734 dated June 8, 1989, known as the "Organic Act of ARM M".
The municipality is a level plain in its central to southern portion. A slope in the north is bounded by the Municipality of Calanogas. There is also a slope in eastern Malabang.
Barangays
Malabang is politically subdivided into 37
- Bacayawan
- Badak Lumao
- Bagoaingud
- Banday
- Betayan
- Boniga
- BPS Village
- Bunk House
- Cabasaran (South)
- Calembog
- Calibagat
- Campo Muslim
- China Town (Poblacion)
- Corahab
- Diamaro
- Inandayan
- Jose Abad Santos
- Lamin
- Mable
- Macuranding
- Madaya
- Mananayo
- Manggahan
- Masao
- Matalin
- Matampay
- Matling
- Montay
- Pasir
- Pialot
- Rebocun
- Sarang
- Sumbagarogong
- Tacub
- Tambara
- Tiongcop
- Tubok
Climate
Climate data for Malabang, Lanao del Sur | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 24 (75) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 236 (9.3) |
225 (8.9) |
244 (9.6) |
235 (9.3) |
304 (12.0) |
287 (11.3) |
200 (7.9) |
175 (6.9) |
158 (6.2) |
200 (7.9) |
287 (11.3) |
243 (9.6) |
2,794 (110.2) |
Average rainy days | 24.3 | 22.3 | 26.0 | 27.2 | 28.3 | 27.2 | 25.8 | 24.8 | 22.2 | 25.4 | 27.2 | 25.8 | 306.5 |
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[5] |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 164 | — |
1918 | 980 | +12.66% |
1939 | 10,210 | +11.81% |
1948 | 10,380 | +0.18% |
1960 | 27,152 | +8.34% |
1970 | 28,692 | +0.55% |
1975 | 32,618 | +2.61% |
1980 | 18,955 | −10.28% |
1990 | 25,714 | +3.10% |
1995 | 28,840 | +2.17% |
2000 | 33,177 | +3.05% |
2007 | 41,024 | +2.97% |
2010 | 38,724 | −2.08% |
2015 | 43,957 | +2.44% |
2020 | 49,088 | +2.19% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9] |
Languages
The languages spoken in Malabang vary by location and by barangay. Maranao is the most commonly spoken language in Malabang, as the native speakers are the original inhabitants of Malabang.
Cebuano is spoken in some barangays with significant Cebuano Visayan immigrant populations who are mostly Catholic Christians. Along with English, Cebuano is used in Catholic masses and religious services as Malabang is part of the Prelature of Marawi, subject to the Archdiocese of Ozamiz.
Some descendants of Chinese settlers in China Town (Poblacion) speak Mandarin and to some degree, Hokkien.
English is also a commonly spoken language due to American settlers in Matalin and European missionaries, and is also the medium of instruction and working language of the municipal government. Arabic is used in madrassas and spoken by qualified local and visiting ustadz (Islamic scholar) and imams. Settlers from the Maguindanao, Samal and Tausūg ethnic groups in barangay Bunkhouse still use their tribal tongues.
Although there are no settlers from the Tagalog region in Lanao del Sur, Tagalog is still used in schools, being the national language of the Philippines through its national register Filipino. It is also the alternative language of the Maranao townsfolk when conversing with Visayans, since not all of them know how to speak Cebuano.
Other languages varyingly spoken include Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Bicolano, Higaonon, and Iranun.
Economy
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Agriculture and fishery are the major resources of Malabang. They are also widely known for coconut production. Warehouses of coconut can be found along the major highways of Malabang. Mills in barangay Matalin produce cassava flour. Other agricultural products produced in Malabang include corn, vegetables and rice. Malabang also plays a major role in fishery production. They are known for puzan (a preserved fish product) and bakas (smoked dried fish). Malabang is central to commerce and trade activity in the coastal area of Lanao del Sur.
Government
The municipality has a mayor, the head of the municipality of Malabang, a municipal vice mayor, and eight municipal councilors. The municipality also has one
Infrastructure
Transportation
- Land Transport
- Malabang is quite sufficient when it comes to land transportation to the nearby municipalities. Tricycles are the most-commonly-used transportation around the town. Usually, in the elevated part of Malabang, public transportation such as town ace and multi-cab are used. There are also public utility vans and jeepneys available to nearby cities and municipalities.
- Air Transport
- Philippine Air Transportation Office. Its runway is 4,265 feet (1,300 meters) long. Malabang Airport is the only airport in the province. As of 2015, no airlines serve this airport.
- Sea Transport
- Malabang has only a small seaport. Daily coastal launches connect Malabang with Cotabato City, Maguindanao. Privately owned boats and rental boats are available for sea travel.
Medical Services
Dr. Serapio B. Montañer Memorial District Hospital or known to many as Mabul Hospital is the public hospital in Malabang, and is listed as a secondary hospital in the province. There are also several municipal private clinics in Malabang.
Telecommunications
The
Education
Although listed as 4th class municipality, all levels of education are attainable in Malabang, a center of learning in the coastal area of Lanao del Sur. Multiple colleges are present, including the community branch of Mindanao State University. Arabic studies are also offered at all levels. Other notable secondary school in Malabang is Our Lady of Peace High School, a Catholic school and Malabang National High School
References
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- ^ "Malabang, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ 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 June 29, 2016.
- ^ 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.
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