Saguiaran

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]

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
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
ProvinceLanao del Sur
District1st District
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorHafiz A. Muti
 • Vice MayorMacmod R. Muti
 • RepresentativeAnsaruddin Abdul Malik A. Adiong
 • Electorate17,905 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total51.35 km2 (19.83 sq mi)
Elevation
669 m (2,195 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total24,619
 • Density480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Households
2,275
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence62.02% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱83,111,812.59 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9701
PSGC
153625000
IDD : area code +63 (0)63
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesMaranao
Tagalog
Websitewww.saguiaran-lds.gov.ph

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
YearPop.±% 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%
YearPop.±% 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
  1.  Municipality of Saguiaran | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Lanao del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  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.
  5. "Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  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.
  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.
  8. "Province of Lanao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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