Balabagan, officially the Municipality of Balabagan (Maranao and Iranun: Inged a Balabagan; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,863 people.

According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 29,955 people.

History

Balabagan became a municipality during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos.

The territory was reduced when, through Batas Pambansa Blg. 168 of 1982, 36 barangays were separated to create the municipality of Kapatagan.

Geography

Barangays

Balabagan is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Banago
  • Barorao
  • Batuan
  • Budas
  • Calilangan
  • Igabay
  • Magulaleng Occidental
  • Magulaleng Oriental
  • Molimoc
  • Narra
  • Plasan
  • Purakan
  • Buisan (Bengabeng)
  • Buenavista
  • Lorenzo
  • Lower Itil
  • Macao
  • Poblacion
  • Upper Itil
  • Bagoaingud
  • Ilian
  • Lumbac
  • Matampay
  • Matanog
  • Pindolonan
  • Tataya

Climate

Demographics

Religion

Economy

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References

  • Balabagan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
  • Philippine Census Information
  • Local Governance Performance Management System