Taraka, Lanao del Sur

Taraka
تاراكا
Municipality
Municipality of Taraka
Flag
Seal
Map of Lanao del Sur with Taraka highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Taraka
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°53′58″N 124°20′53″E / 7.8994°N 124.3481°E / 7.8994; 124.3481
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
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
27,184
 • Density62/km2 (160/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.[3]

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.

History

Taraka, before American colonization, was the capital and seat of government of the State of Masiu, Confederate States of Lanao.[5]

It was officially declared as a separate and distinct municipality in accordance with Executive Order No. 21 dated June 25, 1963.[6]

The royal title of "Sultan sa Masiu" is traditionally confirmed in this municipality.[6]

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)[7]

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+2.78%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11]

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Taraka

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
42.95
2003
27.91
2006
30.90
2009
37.97
2012
67.81
2015
66.86
2018
72.85
2021
19.43

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Taraka | (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). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. 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. ^ Racman, Sohayle M. Hadji Abdul; Shah, Dr Hassan Shakeel; Ayaz, Dr Mohammad; Ullah, Dr Kalim (2020-06-30). "The Lanao Sultanate in the 17th Century Zakāt System with Special Reference to the Islamic Perspective of Al-Māwardī". International Journal of Islamic Economics and Governance. 1 (1): 46–64. ISSN 2707-4196.
  6. ^ a b "Brief History of Taraka | Municipality of Taraka, Lanao del Sur". Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  7. ^ "Taraka, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.


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