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]
Picong
Sultan Gumander بيكونج | |
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| Municipality of Picong | |
 Municipal Hall of Picong | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Lanao del Sur with Picong highlighted | |
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.svg)  Picong Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 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 | Yacob D. Balindong |
| • Representative | Yasser A. Balindong |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 13,932 voters (2022) |
| 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 | 2,872 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 86.62 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 119 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 98.96 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 117.3 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 5.173 million (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 |
History edit
Formerly known as Sultan Gumander, the municipality was renamed in 2006 pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 175 dated December 16, 2004,[5] which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the Commission of Elections on March 25, 2006.[6]
Geography edit
Barangays edit
Picong is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Anas
- Bara-as
- Biasong (Badak)
- Bulangos
- Durian
- Ilian
- Liangan (Poblacion)
- Maganding
- Maladi
- Mapantao
- Micalubo
- Mimbalawag
- Pindolonan
- Punong
- Ramitan
- Torogan
- Tual
- Tuca
- Ubanoban (Maladig)
Climate edit
| Climate data for Picong, Lanao del Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °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) |
| Mean daily minimum °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)[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics edit
| 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 edit
Poverty Incidence of Picong
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ 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). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Picong, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. 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. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "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 December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
External links edit
- Picong Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- 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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