Saguiaran

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Saguiaran
ساغياران
Municipality of Saguiaran
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Saguiaran
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°02′N124°16′E / 8.03°N 124.27°E / 8.03; 124.27
Country Philippines
Region Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province Lanao del Sur
District 1st district
Barangays 30 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  Type Sangguniang Bayan
   Mayor Jalalodin M. Angin
   Vice Mayor Hafiz A. Muti
   Representative Ziaur-Rahman A. Adiong
   Municipal Council
Members
   Electorate 22,087 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
  Total51.35 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]
  Total26,712
  Density520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
   Households
3,911
Economy
   Income class 4th 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)
Service provider
  ElectricityLanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9701
PSGC
IDD : area code +63(0)63
Native languages Maranao
Tagalog
Website www.saguiaran-lds.gov.ph

Saguiaran, officially the Municipality of Saguiaran (Maranao: Inged a Saguiaran; Tagalog : Bayan ng Saguiaran), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,712 people. [3]

Contents

It is home to NPC Agus II Hydro Power Plant.

Geography

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

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

Climate data for Saguiaran, Lanao de Sur
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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 days18.417.220.623.429.329.229.929.427.728.725.519.9299.2
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [5]

Demographics

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

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

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

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

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