Saguiaran

Saguiaran
Saguiaran
	Municipality
	Municipality of Saguiaran
	Map of Lanao del Sur with Saguiaran highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Saguiaran Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 8°02′N 124°16′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
Province	Lanao del Sur
District	1st District
Barangays	30 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Hafiz A. Muti
• Vice Mayor	Macmod R. Muti
• Representative	Ansaruddin Abdul Malik A. Adiong
• Electorate	17,905 voters (2019)
Area [2]
• Total	51.35 km2 (19.83 sq mi)
Elevation	669 m (2,195 ft)
Population (2015 census) [3]
• Total	24,619
• Density	480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
• Households	2,275
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	62.02% (2015)[4]
• Revenue	₱83,111,812.59 (2016)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9701
PSGC	153625000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)63
Climate type	tropical climate
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 2015 census, it has a population of 24,619 people. [3]

It is home to NPC Agus II Hydro Power Plant.

Geography

It about 7 kilometers from Marawi City. 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.

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
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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 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)[5]

Demographics

Population census of Saguiaran

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1918	4,870	—
1939	8,947	+2.94%
1948	9,584	+0.77%
1960	13,227	+2.72%
1970	18,003	+3.13%
1975	18,151	+0.16%
1980	13,117	−6.29%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
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%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [6] [7][8]

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.

Economy

The main form of livelihood is agriculture. Local delicacies are Browa, a Maranao sweets, and Palapa, a Maranao spicy appetizer.

Attractions

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.

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 and Schools

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

Mindanao State University - Saguiaran Community High school, is considered the best Mindanao State University External Units High School and is one of the most reputable public high schools in Lanao del Sur.
Saguiaran National High School
M & S Maito Basak National High School
Sampal Memorial National High School
Saguiaran Central Elementary School
Bubong Elementary School
Batangan Elementary School
Philippine Integrated School – Saguiaran Branch
Al-Malik Child Learning Center

References

Municipality of Saguiaran | (DILG)
"Province: Lanao del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
"PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
"Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
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.

External links

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[1] Municipality of Saguiaran | (DILG)

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Lanao del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA15–15-3] Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[4] "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[met_norms-5] "Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.

[NSO10–15-6] 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.

[NSO07-15-7] 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.

[LWUA-PopulationData-8] "Province of Lanao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

Province of Lanao del Sur
Marawi (capital)
Municipalities	Amai Manabilang Bacolod-Kalawi Balabagan Balindong Bayang Binidayan Buadiposo-Buntong Bubong Butig Calanogas Ditsaan-Ramain Ganassi Kapai Kapatagan Lumba-Bayabao Lumbaca-Unayan Lumbatan Lumbayanague Madalum Madamba Maguing Malabang Marantao Marogong Masiu Mulondo Pagayawan Piagapo Picong Poona Bayabao Pualas Saguiaran Sultan Dumalondong Tagoloan II Tamparan Taraka Tubaran Tugaya Wao
Component city	Marawi