Kapatagan, officially the Municipality of Kapatagan (Maranao: Inged a Kapatagan; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,498 people.
History
On February 8, 1982, Batas Pambansa Blg. 168 was approved; 36 barangays in Balabagan were separated to create Kapatagan, with one with the same name designated the seat of government. A plebiscite for ratification, along with ten more newly-created local entities, was held on May 17, coinciding with the barangay elections.
Geography
Barangays
Kapatagan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Bakikis
- Barao
- Bongabong
- Daguan
- Inudaran
- Kabaniakawan
- Kapatagan
- Lusain
- Matimos
- Minimao
- Pinantao
- Salaman
- Sigayan
- Tabuan
- Upper Igabay
Climate
Demographics
Economy
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References
External links
- Kapatagan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System