Masiu

This article is about a municipality in modern-day Lanao del Sur. For "Pangampong a Masiu" or the State of Masiu, see Confederate States of Lanao.

Masiu ماسيو
Municipality
Municipality of Masiu
Masiu municipal hall
Flag Seal
Nickname:  The True Heart of Mindanao
Map of Lanao del Sur with Masiu highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Masiu Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°49′N124°19′E / 7.82°N 124.32°E / 7.82; 124.32
Country	Philippines
Region	Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province	Lanao del Sur
District	1st district
Barangays	35 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Romil M. Guiling
•  Vice Mayor	Jadid R. Mimbantas
•  Representative	Ziaur-Rahman A. Adiong
•  Municipal Council	Members Mojib M. Masbud Abduljabbar M. Mimbantas Moner G. Arimao Omar B. Arimao Hosney M. Oranggaga Alaynna G. Maca-alin H. Sobair P. Unda Domiangca G. Tomambiling
•  Electorate	17,664 voters (2025)
Area [2]
• Total	170.00 km2 (65.64 sq mi)
Elevation	769 m (2,523 ft)
Highest elevation	1,125 m (3,691 ft)
Lowest elevation	696 m (2,283 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	33,580
• Density	200/km2 (510/sq mi)
•  Households	4,963
Economy
•  Income class	5th municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	18.43 % (2021) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 155.7 million (2022)
•  Assets	₱ 78.02 million (2022)
•  Expenditure	₱ 152 million (2022)
•  Liabilities	₱ 18.01 million (2020), 0 million (2013, 2015, 2016, 2021), 12.52 million (2014), 2.91 million (2017, 2018), 28 million (2019)
Service provider
• Electricity	Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9706
PSGC	1903618000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)63
Native languages	Maranao Tagalog
Website	www.masiu-lds.gov.ph

Masiu, officially the Municipality of Masiu (Maranao: Inged a Masiu; Tagalog : Bayan ng Masiu), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,580 people. ^[3]

Geography

Masiu is located due south of Marawi and is considered to be the geographic center of mainland Mindanao, with the extreme points located in Surigao City (north), Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (south), Caraga, Davao Oriental (east) and Zamboanga City (west) respectively.

Barangays

Masiu is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

• Abdullah Buisan
• Alim Raya Caramian
• Alip Lalabuan Sarip Batua
• Alumpang Paino Mimbalay
• Amai Ditimbang Balindong
• Amai Sindaolan Dansalan
• Buadiamaloy
• Buntalis Maranat
• Casim Lumbacaingud
• Dalog Balut
• Gindolongan Alabat
• Gondarangin Asa Adigao
• Labay Moriatao-Bai
• Laila Lumbac Bangon
• Lakadun
• Langco Dimapatoy
• Langi Talub
• Lomigis Sugod
• Maca-alin Lumbacaingud
• Macabangun Imbaba
• Macadaag Talaguian (Sultan Panimbang)
• Macalupang Lumbac Caramian
• Magayo Bagoaingud
• Magompara Apa Mimbalay
• Manalocon Talub
• Mangondato Kalilangan
• Marandacan Putad
• Matao Araza
• Mohammad Tangul
• Pangandaman Pantao
• Sambowang Atawa
• Sawir
• Tamboro Cormatan
• Tomambiling Lumbacaingud
• Towano Arangca
• Unda Dayawan

Climate

Climate data for Masiu, Lanao del Sur
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	26 (79)	26 (79)	26 (79)	27 (81)	26 (79)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	26 (79)	26 (78)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	20 (68)	20 (68)	20 (68)	21 (70)	21 (70)	21 (70)	20 (68)	20 (68)	20 (68)	20 (68)	21 (70)	20 (68)	20 (69)
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

Population census of Masiu

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1918	4,397	—
1939	5,721	+1.26%
1948	7,993	+3.79%
1960	8,903	+0.90%
1970	12,550	+3.49%
1975	15,462	+4.27%
1980	12,512	−4.14%
1990	17,030	+3.13%
1995	20,042	+3.10%
2000	24,105	+4.04%
2007	30,196	+3.16%
2010	25,181	−6.40%
2015	29,176	+2.84%
2020	33,580	+2.80%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [6] [7] [8] [9]

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Masiu

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2000 43.83 2003 38.25 2006 32.80 2009 39.36 2012 59.45 2015 63.38 2018 74.91 2021 18.43 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

References

1.   Municipality of Masiu | (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. 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. "Masiu, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
6. Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
7. 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.
8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
9. "Province of". 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.

External links

• Masiu Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System