Picong, Lanao del Sur
Picong
Sultan Gumander | |
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| Municipality of Picong | |
 Municipal Hall of Picong | |
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 Map of Lanao del Sur with Picong highlighted | |
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  Picong Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 7°41′N 123°57′E / 7.68°N 123.95°ECoordinates: 7°41′N 123°57′E / 7.68°N 123.95°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Mesron D. Balindong |
| • Vice Mayor | Alinader M. Balindong |
| • Representative | Yasser A. Balindong |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 10,787 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 280.00 km2 (108.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 532 m (1,745 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 18,907 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,342 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 71.38% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱118,984,617.00 (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱98,956,143.15 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱117,269,869.65 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱5,172,887.76 (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9303 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 |
| Native languages | Maranao Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Picong, officially the Municipality of Picong (Maranao: Inged a Picong; Tagalog: Bayan ng Picong), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,907 people. [3]
Geography[]
Barangays[]
Picong is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
- Anas
- Bara-as
- Biasong (Badak)
- Bulangos
- Durian
- Ilian
- Liangan (Poblacion)
- Maganding
- Maladi
- Mapantao
- Micalubo
- Mimbalawag
- Pindolonan
- Punong
- Ramitan
- Torogan
- Tual
- Tuca
- Ubanoban (Maladig)
Climate[]
| Climate data for Picong, Lanao del Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
29 (85) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
| 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] | |||||||||||||
History[]
Formerly known as Sultan Gumander, the municipality was renamed in 2006 pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 175 dated December 16, 2004,[6] which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the Commission of Elections on March 25, 2006.[7]
Alinader Dagar Balindong is the incumbent mayor. He was elected thrice as mayor in 1998 up to 2004. He runs as vice mayor in 2007 as unopposed candidate. Mayor Tanaun as he fondly called by his constituents is the son of great old man of the Balindong clan then Mayor of Malabang Sultan Amir Macaorao Balindong. Siblings of Mayor Tanaun includes the former Congressman and House Deputy Speaker, Atty. Pangalian Balindong of 2nd district of Lanao del Sur and the incumbent Vice Mayor of Malabang, Lanao del Sur. This Balindong family is dominating the political landscape of the 2nd district of Lanao del Sur.
Demographics[]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7,901 | — |
| 1975 | 9,016 | +2.68% |
| 1980 | 6,765 | −5.58% |
| 1990 | 9,402 | +3.35% |
| 1995 | 10,503 | +2.10% |
| 2000 | 12,230 | +3.32% |
| 2007 | 23,487 | +9.42% |
| 2010 | 14,136 | −16.87% |
| 2015 | 16,615 | +3.13% |
| 2020 | 18,907 | +2.57% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [9] [10][11] | ||
Economy[]
| Poverty Incidence of Picong | |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17] | |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Municipality of Picong | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "BARMM". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "Picong, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 175; An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Sultan Gumander to the Municipality of Picong, in the Province of Lanao del Sur" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ National Statistical Coordination Board (2006-04-27). "2006 Factsheet". Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2006-06-24.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 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. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Lanao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
External links[]
- Official website
- Picong Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- MMA Act No. 175 : An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Sultan Kumander to the Municipality of Picong
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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