Taraka, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 43 |
| Postal code | 9712 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 435.40 km2 (168.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,184 |
| Density (2020) | 62 / km2 (162 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 54' North, 124° 20' East (7.8990, 124.3344) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 706.2 meters (2,316.3 feet) |
Taraka is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 435.40 square kilometers or 168.11 square miles which constitutes 2.89% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,184. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 0.62% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 62 inhabitants per square kilometer or 162 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Taraka has 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandera Buisan | 1.48% | 403 | 343 | 17.49% | 3.45% |
| Boriongan | 1.76% | 478 | 407 | 17.44% | 3.44% |
| Borowa | 1.98% | 538 | 477 | 12.79% | 2.57% |
| Buadi Amao | 1.77% | 481 | 430 | 11.86% | 2.39% |
| Buadi Amunta | 1.13% | 307 | 266 | 15.41% | 3.06% |
| Buadi Amunud | 1.66% | 450 | 394 | 14.21% | 2.84% |
| Buadi Arorao | 1.54% | 418 | 366 | 14.21% | 2.84% |
| Buadi Atopa | 1.29% | 352 | 312 | 12.82% | 2.57% |
| Buadi Dayomangga | 2.48% | 675 | 624 | 8.17% | 1.67% |
| Buadi Dingun | 2.33% | 633 | 583 | 8.58% | 1.75% |
| Buadi Ongcalo | 5.70% | 1,550 | 1,508 | 2.79% | 0.58% |
| Bucalan | 1.91% | 519 | 451 | 15.08% | 3.00% |
| Cadayonan Bagumbayan | 6.47% | 1,760 | 1,736 | 1.38% | 0.29% |
| Caramat | 1.93% | 525 | 448 | 17.19% | 3.39% |
| Carandangan Calopaan | 2.60% | 708 | 622 | 13.83% | 2.76% |
| Datu Ma-as | 1.60% | 434 | 384 | 13.02% | 2.61% |
| Dilabayan | 2.50% | 679 | 600 | 13.17% | 2.64% |
| Dimayon | 2.76% | 750 | 710 | 5.63% | 1.16% |
| Gapao Balindong | 1.53% | 415 | 409 | 1.47% | 0.31% |
| Ilian | 2.06% | 561 | 498 | 12.65% | 2.54% |
| Lumasa | 1.63% | 443 | 383 | 15.67% | 3.11% |
| Lumasa Proper | 1.47% | 400 | 378 | 5.82% | 1.20% |
| Lumbac Bagoaingud | 1.66% | 451 | 401 | 12.47% | 2.50% |
| Lumbac Bubong Maindang | 1.74% | 473 | 411 | 15.09% | 3.00% |
| Lumbac Pitakus | 2.03% | 551 | 491 | 12.22% | 2.46% |
| Malungun | 1.93% | 524 | 457 | 14.66% | 2.92% |
| Mangayao | 2.60% | 708 | 553 | 28.03% | 5.34% |
| Maruhom | 2.20% | 598 | 526 | 13.69% | 2.74% |
| Masolun | 2.21% | 600 | 589 | 1.87% | 0.39% |
| Moriatao Loksa Datu | 6.63% | 1,803 | 1,193 | 51.13% | 9.08% |
| Pagalamatan | 3.05% | 828 | 729 | 13.58% | 2.72% |
| Pindolonan | 1.95% | 530 | 515 | 2.91% | 0.61% |
| Pitakus | 2.49% | 677 | 614 | 10.26% | 2.08% |
| Ririk | 1.78% | 484 | 416 | 16.35% | 3.24% |
| Salipongan | 2.23% | 605 | 532 | 13.72% | 2.74% |
| Sambolawan | 2.54% | 690 | 629 | 9.70% | 1.97% |
| Samporna Salamatollah | 3.65% | 991 | 418 | 137.08% | 19.93% |
| Sigayan Proper | 1.84% | 501 | 438 | 14.38% | 2.87% |
| Somiorang Bandingun | 1.68% | 456 | 401 | 13.72% | 2.74% |
| Sunding | 2.21% | 602 | 545 | 10.46% | 2.12% |
| Sunggod | 2.30% | 625 | 543 | 15.10% | 3.00% |
| Supangan | 2.39% | 650 | 617 | 5.35% | 1.10% |
| Tupa-an Buadiatupa | 1.32% | 358 | 297 | 20.54% | 4.01% |
| Taraka Total | 27,184 | 23,644 | 14.97% | 2.98% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Taraka for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,193,907.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55,226,866.69 | – |
| 2010 | 58,655,883.47 | 6.21% |
| 2011 | 63,524,860.51 | 8.30% |
| 2012 | 61,567,818.17 | -3.08% |
| 2013 | 61,329,112.17 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 69,552,099.85 | 13.41% |
| 2015 | 79,550,548.60 | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 88,193,907.33 | 10.87% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Taraka in the 2015 Census was 23,624 broken down into 3,463 households or an average of 6.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,765 | 2,785 | 5.30 | |
| 16,473 | 2,785 | 5.91 | |
| 18,832 | 2,548 | 7.39 | |
| 28,196 | 4,010 | 7.03 | |
| 20,860 | 3,058 | 6.82 | |
| 23,624 | 3,463 | 6.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taraka is 5 to 9, with 3,685 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 556 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,964 | 12.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,685 | 15.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,184 | 13.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,712 | 11.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,215 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,761 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,393 | 5.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,449 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,230 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,056 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 639 | 2.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 338 | 1.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 195 | 0.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 121 | 0.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 80 | 0.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.12% |
| Total | 23,644 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taraka grew from 3,471 in 1918 to 27,184 in 2020, an increase of 23,713 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.98%, or an increase of 3,540 people, from the previous population of 23,644 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,471 | – | |
| 4,996 | 1.84% | |
| 9,124 | 6.37% | |
| 15,381 | 4.70% | |
| 10,644 | -3.54% | |
| 13,788 | 5.33% | |
| 13,567 | -0.32% | |
| 14,765 | 0.85% | |
| 16,505 | 2.11% | |
| 18,832 | 2.87% | |
| 28,196 | 5.72% | |
| 20,881 | -10.36% | |
| 23,644 | 2.39% | |
| 27,184 | 2.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Taraka for the year 2019 was 10,030, broken down into 4,838 males and 5,192 females.
Location
The municipal center of Taraka is situated at approximately 7° 54' North, 124° 20' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 706.2 meters or 2,316.3 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 Taraka are Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Cagayan de Oro, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, Mulondo, Lanao del Sur, Maguing, Lanao del Sur, Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao del Sur, and Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 825.78 kilometers (513.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, 2.62 kilometers (1.63 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Mulondo, Lanao del Sur, 3.76 kilometers (2.34 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Maguing, Lanao del Sur, 4.02 kilometers (2.50 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, 5.44 kilometers (3.38 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao del Sur, 7.33 kilometers (4.56 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, 7.52 kilometers (4.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
Nearest cities
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 12.65 kilometers (7.86 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Iligan, 37.97 kilometers (23.59 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 60.50 kilometers (37.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 66.78 kilometers (41.49 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 73.33 kilometers (45.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Cotabato City, 75.63 kilometers (46.99 miles) to the South (S7°W)
Distance from Manila: 825.78 kilometers (513.12 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.