Lala, officially the Municipality of Lala (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 75,015 people.
The town is famous for its specialized crab dishes and its Alimango festival, which is dedicated to its crab produce.
History
Before American colonization, Lala was formerly a part of the State of Unayan, Confederate States of Lanao based from ancient boundaries.
Lala was created from Tubod through Executive Order No. 208 signed by President Elpidio Quirino on March 22, 1949.
Geography
The Municipality of Lala is geographically situated in a vast plain within the Kapatagan Valley, with the area of along the coast of Panguil Bay. It is located about from the municipality of Tubod, the seat of the provincial government, and south-west of Iligan City, the commercial center of the province. It is geographically bounded on the north-west by Panguil Bay, on the north-east by the municipality of Baroy, on the south by the municipality of Kapatagan and on the east by the municipality of Salvador.
Barangays
Lala is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Abaga
- Andil
- Cabasagan
- Camalan
- Darumawang Bucana
- Darumawang Ilaya
- El Salvador
- Gumagamot
- Lala Proper
- Lanipao
- Magpatao
- Maranding
- Matampay Bucana
- Matampay Ilaya
- Pacita
- Pendolonan
- Pinoyak
- Raw-an
- Rebe
- San Isidro Lower
- San Isidro Upper
- San Manuel
- Santa Cruz Lower
- Santa Cruz Upper
- Simpak
- Tenazas
- Tuna-an
Climate
Demographics
Economy
References
External links
- Lala Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System