Lumbaca-Unayan, officially the Municipality of Lumbaca-Unayan (Maranao: Inged a Lumbaca-Unayan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Lumbaca-Unayan; Arabic (Kirim): لمباكا أونايان), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,131 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.[3]

Lumbaca-Unayan
Ingëd a Lumbaca-Unayan
Bayan ng Lumbaca-Unayan
بلدية لمباكا أونايان
Municipality of Lumbaca-Unayan
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Official seal of Lumbaca-Unayan
Map of Lanao del Sur with Lumbaca-Unayan highlighted
Map of Lanao del Sur with Lumbaca-Unayan highlighted
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Lumbaca-Unayan is located in Philippines
Lumbaca-Unayan
Lumbaca-Unayan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°46′N 124°15′E / 7.77°N 124.25°E / 7.77; 124.25
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Sur
District 2nd district
FoundedNovember 27, 2004
Barangays9 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • mayor of Lumbaca-Unayan[*]Somerado M. Guro
 • Vice MayorJamalia D. Aloyodan
 • RepresentativeYasser A. Balindong
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate10,968 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
42.28 km2 (16.32 sq mi)
Elevation
772 m (2,533 ft)
Highest elevation
1,012 m (3,320 ft)
Lowest elevation
410 m (1,350 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
8,131
 • Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
 • Households
1,236
Economy
 • Poverty incidence
24.41
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 69.98 million (2020), 28.29 million (2012), 26.54 million (2013), 29.79 million (2014), 34.28 million (2015), 37.96 million (2016), 43.49 million (2017), 46.72 million (2018), 52.27 million (2019), 62.66 million (2021), 86.97 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 17.26 million (2020), 4.397 million (2012), 11.46 million (2013), 11.32 million (2014), 5.134 million (2015), 5.459 million (2016), 5.502 million (2017), 8.889 million (2018), 15.61 million (2019), 41.58 million (2021), 91.86 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 68.33 million (2020), 29.89 million (2012), 22.4 million (2013), 28.92 million (2014), 32.89 million (2015), 37.39 million (2016), 43.38 million (2017), 43.33 million (2018), 48.93 million (2019), 60.69 million (2021), 75.68 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 3.681 million (2020, 2019, 2021), 0.09174 million (2013), 0.03186 million (2014), 0.1265 million (2015), 0.101 million (2016, 2017, 2018), 43.63 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9707
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Tagalog

Through the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 106, signed by Nur Misuari on November 22, 2000, the new municipality was created from Lumbatan. A positive affirmation was given in a plebiscite on November 27, 2004.

Geography

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Barangays

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Lumbaca-Unayan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Bangon
  • Proper Beta
  • Calalon (formerly Ka-alawan)
  • Calipapa
  • Dagudob (not included)
  • Dapolac (not included)
  • Dilausan
  • Dimapaok
  • Lumbaca-Dilausan
  • Pualas (not included)
  • Oriental Beta
  • Tringun

Climate

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Climate data for Lumbaca-Unayan, Lanao del Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25
(77)
25
(77)
26
(79)
26
(79)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66)
19
(66)
20
(68)
20
(68)
21
(70)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
19
(66)
20
(68)
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]

History

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In 2004, nine barangays of Pat ka Apo sa Macadar in Lumbatan were made into Lumbaca-Unayan, a separate municipality among nine Princess of Unayan (e.g.in Meranau terms: 1. Andong sa Macadar 2. Ungklan sa Bita,3. Sana Lumbayanague, 4. Uyoda sa Madamba, 5. Inoda sa Ganassi, 6. Ayor sa Linindingan, 7. inkini sa Tubaran, 8.Togon sa Kadinguilan, 9. Dadauba sa Biabi 10. Borowa Pagayawan).

Demographics

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Population census of Lumbaca-Unayan
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 11,766—    
2010 6,279−20.43%
2015 7,260+2.80%
2020 8,131+2.25%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Economy

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Poverty Incidence of Lumbaca-Unayan

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
2006
34.80
2009
36.00
2012
76.47
2015
68.71
2018
82.25
2021
24.41

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15]

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Lumbaca-Unayan | (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. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. 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. ^ "Lumbaca-Unayan, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Province of Lanao del Sur". 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. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  12. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  13. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  14. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  15. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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