Munai, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 9219 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 197.50 km2 (76.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,020 |
| Density (2020) | 177 / km2 (459 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 58' North, 124° 4' East (7.9741, 124.0614) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 561.3 meters (1,841.2 feet) |
Munai is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 197.50 square kilometers or 76.26 square miles which constitutes 5.89% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,020. This represented 4.84% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.70% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 177 inhabitants per square kilometer or 459 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Munai has 26 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacayawan | 3.28% | 1,150 | 1,051 | 9.42% | 1.91% |
| Balabacun | 3.58% | 1,253 | 1,278 | -1.96% | -0.41% |
| Balintad | 2.14% | 750 | 666 | 12.61% | 2.53% |
| Dalama | 3.58% | 1,255 | 1,200 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| Kadayonan | 2.21% | 773 | 688 | 12.35% | 2.48% |
| Lindongan | 3.47% | 1,215 | 1,124 | 8.10% | 1.65% |
| Lingco-an | 2.74% | 959 | 906 | 5.85% | 1.20% |
| Lininding | 5.05% | 1,768 | 1,641 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Lumba-Bayabao | 4.29% | 1,504 | 1,397 | 7.66% | 1.57% |
| Madaya | 2.29% | 801 | 747 | 7.23% | 1.48% |
| Maganding | 2.04% | 715 | 640 | 11.72% | 2.36% |
| Matampay | 4.47% | 1,565 | 1,431 | 9.36% | 1.90% |
| North Cadulawan | 2.26% | 793 | 1,048 | -24.33% | -5.70% |
| Old Poblacion | 11.23% | 3,934 | 3,636 | 8.20% | 1.67% |
| Panggao | 6.64% | 2,324 | 2,306 | 0.78% | 0.16% |
| Pantao | 2.10% | 736 | 699 | 5.29% | 1.09% |
| Pantao-A-Munai | 2.72% | 953 | 900 | 5.89% | 1.21% |
| Pantaon | 1.83% | 641 | 588 | 9.01% | 1.83% |
| Pindolonan | 6.48% | 2,271 | 2,035 | 11.60% | 2.34% |
| Punong | 2.26% | 792 | 729 | 8.64% | 1.76% |
| Ramain | 4.40% | 1,540 | 1,514 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| Sandigamunai | 2.89% | 1,013 | 912 | 11.07% | 2.24% |
| Tagoranao | 1.23% | 429 | 397 | 8.06% | 1.65% |
| Tambo | 8.04% | 2,815 | 2,575 | 9.32% | 1.89% |
| Tamparan | 5.39% | 1,888 | 1,687 | 11.91% | 2.40% |
| Taporog | 3.38% | 1,183 | 1,178 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Munai Total | 35,020 | 32,973 | 6.21% | 1.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Munai for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱85,618,367.31.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,801,201.11 | – |
| 2010 | 46,320,938.63 | 5.75% |
| 2011 | 50,098,901.56 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 48,558,815.30 | -3.07% |
| 2013 | 59,914,526.34 | 23.39% |
| 2014 | 67,872,660.94 | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 77,740,643.39 | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 85,618,367.31 | 10.13% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Munai in the 2015 Census was 32,854 broken down into 6,020 households or an average of 5.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,006 | 2,214 | 5.42 | |
| 13,893 | 2,755 | 5.04 | |
| 15,972 | 3,033 | 5.27 | |
| 20,531 | 3,883 | 5.29 | |
| 27,600 | 5,233 | 5.27 | |
| 32,854 | 6,020 | 5.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Munai is 5 to 9, with 5,551 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 38 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 832 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,080 | 12.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,551 | 16.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,546 | 13.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,694 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,776 | 8.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,666 | 8.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,991 | 6.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,094 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,514 | 4.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,310 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 773 | 2.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 524 | 1.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 243 | 0.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 204 | 0.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 94 | 0.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.12% |
| 80 and over | 43 | 0.13% |
| Total | 32,973 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Munai grew from 633 in 1918 to 35,020 in 2020, an increase of 34,387 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 2,047 people, from the previous population of 32,973 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 633 | – | |
| 1,073 | 2.67% | |
| 2,549 | 9.28% | |
| 3,882 | 3.77% | |
| 5,219 | 2.94% | |
| 10,985 | 16.11% | |
| 6,015 | -11.34% | |
| 12,006 | 7.16% | |
| 13,893 | 2.77% | |
| 15,972 | 3.04% | |
| 20,594 | 3.57% | |
| 27,600 | 11.25% | |
| 32,973 | 3.44% | |
| 35,020 | 1.28% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Munai for the year 2019 was 10,958, broken down into 5,445 males and 5,513 females.
Location
The municipal center of Munai is situated at approximately 7° 58' North, 124° 4' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 561.3 meters or 1,841.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Munai are Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Iligan, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, Tangcal, Lanao del Norte, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Maigo, Lanao del Norte, and Matungao, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 794.42 kilometers (493.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, 9.45 kilometers (5.87 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Tangcal, Lanao del Norte, 12.64 kilometers (7.85 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, 12.75 kilometers (7.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, 12.87 kilometers (7.99 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Maigo, Lanao del Norte, 13.53 kilometers (8.40 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Matungao, Lanao del Norte, 13.95 kilometers (8.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
Nearest cities
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 23.99 kilometers (14.90 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Iligan, 26.32 kilometers (16.36 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 27.00 kilometers (16.78 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 33.25 kilometers (20.66 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 52.43 kilometers (32.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 73.47 kilometers (45.65 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
Distance from Manila: 794.42 kilometers (493.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.