Lala, Lanao del Norte

Lala, officially the Municipality of Lala (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Lala; Tagalog: Bayan ng Lala), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 73,425 people.[3]

Lala
Municipality
Municipality of Lala
Barangay Maranding in Lala
Barangay Maranding in Lala
Flag of Lala
Flag
Official seal of Lala
Seal
Map of Lanao del Norte with Lala highlighted
Map of Lanao del Norte with Lala highlighted
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Lala is located in Philippines
Lala
Lala
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°58′N 123°45′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Norte
District 2nd district
FoundedMarch 22, 1949
Barangays27 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAngel L. Yap
 • Vice MayorCesar Q. Yap Jr
 • RepresentativeSittie Aminah Q. Dimaporo
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate51,853 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total140.25 km2 (54.15 sq mi)
Elevation
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
Highest elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Lowest elevation
−2 m (−7 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total73,425
 • Density520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
 • Households
17,873
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
18.54
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 247.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 615.3 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 223 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 111.3 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9211
PSGC
103509000
IDD : area code +63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Cebuano
Binukid
Tagalog
Websitelalaldn.gov.ph

The town is famous for its specialized crab dishes and its Alimango festival, which is dedicated to its crab produce.[5]

History

Lala was created from Tubod through Executive Order No. 208 signed by President Elpidio Quirino on March 22, 1949.[6]

Geography

The Municipality of Lala is geographically situated in a vast plain within the Kapatagan Valley, with the area of 140.25 square kilometres (54.15 sq mi) along the coast of Panguil Bay. It is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from the municipality of Tubod, the seat of the provincial government, and 67.5 kilometres (41.9 mi) 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
Climate data for Lala, Lanao del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 69
(2.7)		 58
(2.3)		 67
(2.6)		 60
(2.4)		 109
(4.3)		 114
(4.5)		 83
(3.3)		 78
(3.1)		 76
(3.0)		 92
(3.6)		 86
(3.4)		 63
(2.5)		 955
(37.7)
Average rainy days 12.8 11.6 14.8 17.4 24.8 23.5 20.7 18.5 17.4 22.5 21.6 15.6 221.2
Source: Meteoblue[7]

Demographics
Population census of Lala
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 30,468—    
1970 22,544−2.96%
1975 26,083+2.97%
1980 35,115+6.13%
1990 50,100+3.62%
1995 55,888+2.07%
2000 56,447+0.21%
2007 58,395+0.47%
2010 65,355+4.18%
2015 67,727+0.68%
2020 73,425+1.60%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11]

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Lala
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13]
[14][15][16][17][18]

The economy in Lala is based mostly on agriculture and fishery-based type. Its main crops are rice, corn, coconut, and kalamansi (Philippine Lime). It likewise produces fishery products from marine fishing and fishpond operation in the coastal barangays along the Panguil Bay area.

Most of the commercial and educational establishments are located in Barangay Maranding, which is now becoming the growing center of trade, commerce, and education in the western portion of Lanao del Norte. It is also the highest income-generating municipality in the province.

References
  1.  Municipality of Lala | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Oh no! Alimango!. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-11.
  6. "Executive Order No. 208, s. 1949". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. March 22, 1949. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  7. "Lala: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  8. Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. "Province of Lanao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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