Masiu, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 35 |
| Postal code | 9706 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 170.00 km2 (65.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,580 |
| Density (2020) | 198 / km2 (512 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 49' North, 124° 20' East (7.8183, 124.3320) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 711.0 meters (2,332.1 feet) |
Masiu is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 170.00 square kilometers or 65.64 square miles which constitutes 1.13% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,580. This represented 2.81% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 198 inhabitants per square kilometer or 512 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Masiu has 35 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Buisan | 2.35% | 789 | 689 | 14.51% | 2.89% |
| Alip Lalabuan | 2.54% | 853 | 768 | 11.07% | 2.23% |
| Alumpang Paino Mimbalay | 1.83% | 614 | 546 | 12.45% | 2.50% |
| Buadi Amloy | 6.35% | 2,134 | 1,828 | 16.74% | 3.31% |
| Caramian Alim Raya | 1.61% | 540 | 469 | 15.14% | 3.01% |
| Dalog Balut | 2.75% | 923 | 738 | 25.07% | 4.82% |
| Gindolongan Alabat | 1.88% | 630 | 442 | 42.53% | 7.75% |
| Gondarangin Asa Adigao | 2.90% | 975 | 930 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| Kalilangan | 2.15% | 723 | 609 | 18.72% | 3.68% |
| Laila Lumbac Bacon | 3.46% | 1,163 | 1,001 | 16.18% | 3.21% |
| Lakadun | 5.81% | 1,952 | 1,560 | 25.13% | 4.83% |
| Lanco Dimapatoy | 2.04% | 686 | 601 | 14.14% | 2.82% |
| Lomigis Sucod | 2.18% | 731 | 656 | 11.43% | 2.30% |
| Lumbaca Ingud | 1.94% | 653 | 635 | 2.83% | 0.59% |
| Macabangan Imbala | 2.48% | 833 | 783 | 6.39% | 1.31% |
| Macadaag Talaguian | 3.11% | 1,043 | 913 | 14.24% | 2.84% |
| Macalupang Lumbac Caramian | 2.18% | 733 | 524 | 39.89% | 7.32% |
| Macompara Apa Mimbalay | 2.91% | 976 | 773 | 26.26% | 5.03% |
| Magayo Bagoaingud | 2.33% | 781 | 661 | 18.15% | 3.57% |
| Mai Ditimbang Balindong | 2.17% | 730 | 712 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Mai Sindaoloan Dansalan | 2.08% | 700 | 612 | 14.38% | 2.87% |
| Manalocon Talub | 2.85% | 957 | 797 | 20.08% | 3.93% |
| Maranat Bontalis | 1.53% | 514 | 411 | 25.06% | 4.82% |
| Matao Araza | 2.13% | 715 | 561 | 27.45% | 5.24% |
| Mocamad Tangul | 1.92% | 644 | 550 | 17.09% | 3.38% |
| Moriatao-Bai Labay | 2.98% | 1,002 | 862 | 16.24% | 3.22% |
| Pantao | 6.96% | 2,336 | 2,158 | 8.25% | 1.68% |
| Putad Marandang Buisan | 2.29% | 769 | 681 | 12.92% | 2.59% |
| Sambowang Atawa | 2.39% | 804 | 681 | 18.06% | 3.56% |
| Sawir | 4.70% | 1,577 | 1,455 | 8.38% | 1.71% |
| Talub Langi | 5.07% | 1,704 | 1,532 | 11.23% | 2.26% |
| Tamboro Cormatan | 2.77% | 930 | 783 | 18.77% | 3.69% |
| Tomambiling Lumbaca Ingud | 2.30% | 773 | 715 | 8.11% | 1.66% |
| Towanao Arangga | 2.73% | 916 | 791 | 15.80% | 3.14% |
| Unda Dayawan | 2.31% | 777 | 749 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Masiu Total | 33,580 | 29,176 | 15.09% | 3.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Masiu for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱64,383,063.89.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,079,318.00 | – |
| 2010 | 42,710,079.34 | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 46,252,714.64 | 8.29% |
| 2012 | 44,847,176.60 | -3.04% |
| 2013 | 44,748,352.19 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 50,743,000.77 | 13.40% |
| 2015 | 58,298,216.96 | 14.89% |
| 2016 | 64,383,063.89 | 10.44% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Masiu in the 2015 Census was 28,958 broken down into 4,316 households or an average of 6.71 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,030 | 2,791 | 6.10 | |
| 20,042 | 3,182 | 6.30 | |
| 24,105 | 3,466 | 6.95 | |
| 30,196 | 3,882 | 7.78 | |
| 25,181 | 3,795 | 6.64 | |
| 28,958 | 4,316 | 6.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masiu is 5 to 9, with 4,428 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 60 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 689 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,672 | 12.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,428 | 15.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,797 | 13.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,927 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,727 | 9.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,282 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,900 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,794 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,549 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,203 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 796 | 2.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 567 | 1.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 316 | 1.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 243 | 0.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 136 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 90 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 60 | 0.21% |
| Total | 29,176 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masiu grew from 4,397 in 1918 to 33,580 in 2020, an increase of 29,183 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.00%, or an increase of 4,404 people, from the previous population of 29,176 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 4,397 | – | |
| 5,721 | 1.32% | |
| 7,993 | 3.49% | |
| 8,903 | 0.95% | |
| 12,550 | 3.42% | |
| 15,462 | 4.28% | |
| 12,512 | -4.14% | |
| 17,030 | 3.13% | |
| 20,042 | 3.10% | |
| 24,105 | 4.04% | |
| 30,196 | 3.16% | |
| 25,181 | -6.40% | |
| 29,176 | 2.84% | |
| 33,580 | 3.00% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Masiu for the year 2019 was 14,848, broken down into 7,005 males and 7,843 females.
Location
The municipal center of Masiu is situated at approximately 7° 49' North, 124° 20' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 711.0 meters or 2,332.1 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 Masiu are Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Cotabato City, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Cagayan de Oro. The nearest municipalities are Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, Lumbayanague, Lanao del Sur, Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, Butig, Lanao del Sur, and Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 833.67 kilometers (518.02 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, 3.84 kilometers (2.38 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, 6.60 kilometers (4.10 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Lumbayanague, Lanao del Sur, 6.60 kilometers (4.10 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, 6.80 kilometers (4.22 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Butig, Lanao del Sur, 8.45 kilometers (5.25 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur, 8.90 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
Nearest cities
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 20.99 kilometers (13.04 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Iligan, 46.57 kilometers (28.94 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 64.70 kilometers (40.21 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Cotabato City, 66.66 kilometers (41.42 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 69.32 kilometers (43.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 81.57 kilometers (50.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
Distance from Manila: 833.67 kilometers (518.02 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.