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Masiu

Masiu
ماسيو
Municipality of Masiu
Masiu municipal hall
Masiu municipal hall
Flag of Masiu
Official seal of Masiu
Nickname: 
The True Heart of Mindanao
Map of Lanao del Sur with Masiu highlighted
Map of Lanao del Sur with Masiu highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Masiu
Masiu is located in Philippines
Masiu
Masiu
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°49′09″N 124°19′49″E / 7.81925°N 124.330336°E / 7.81925; 124.330336
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Sur
District 1st district
Barangays35 (see Barangays)
Government
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  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorRomil M. Guiling
  Vice MayorJadid R. Mimbantas
  RepresentativeZiaur-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
  Electorate17,664 voters (2025)
Area
  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
 (2024 census)[3]
  Total
36,803
  Density216.49/km2 (560.70/sq mi)
  Households
4,963
Economy
  Income class5th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
18.43
% (2021)[4]
  Revenue141 million (2024)
  Assets120.5 million (2024)
  Expenditure142.5 million (2024)
  Liabilities0 million (2022), 50 million (2024)
Service provider
  ElectricityLanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9706
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Tagalog
Websitewww.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.[5]

Geography

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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

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

  • Abdullah Buisan
  • Caramian Alim Raya
  • Alip Lalabuan
  • Alumpang Paino Mimbalay
  • Mai Ditimbang Balindong
  • Mai Sindaoloan Dansalan
  • Buadi Amloy
  • Maranat Bontalis
  • Lumbaca Ingud
  • Dalog Balut
  • Gindolongan Alabat
  • Gondarangin Asa Adigao
  • Moriatao-Bai Labay
  • Laila Lumbac Bacon
  • Lakadun
  • Lanco Dimapatoy
  • Talub Langi
  • Lomigis Sugod
  • Macabangan Imbala
  • Macadaag Talaguian
  • Macalupang Lumbac Caramian
  • Magayo Bagoaingud
  • Macompara Apa Mimbalay
  • Manalocon Talub
  • Kalilangan
  • Putad Marandang Buisan
  • Matao Araza
  • Mocamad Tangul
  • Pantao
  • Sambowang Atawa
  • Sawir
  • Tamboro Cormatan
  • Tomambiling Lumbaca Ingud
  • Towano Arangga
  • Unda Dayawan

Climate

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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)[6]

Demographics

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Population census of Masiu
YearPop.±% 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+3.00%
2024 36,803+2.22%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10][11]

Economy

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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[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

References

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  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. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. "Masiu, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  7. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  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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