Masiu, officially the Municipality of Masiu ( Maranao: ''Inged a Masiu''; ), is a

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in the

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of Lanao del Sur,

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,580 people.

Geography

Masiu is located due south of

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and is considered to be the geographic center of mainland Mindanao, with the extreme points located in Surigao City (north), Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (south), Caraga, Davao Oriental (east) and Zamboanga City (west) respectively.

Barangays

Masiu is politically subdivided into 35

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s. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. * Abdullah Buisan * Alim Raya Caramian * Alip Lalabuan ''Sarip Batua'' * Alumpang Paino Mimbalay * Amai Ditimbang Balindong * Amai Sindaolan Dansalan * Buadiamaloy * Buntalis Maranat * Casim Lumbacaingud * Dalog Balut * Gindolongan Alabat * Gondarangin Asa Adigao * Labay Moriatao-Bai * Laila Lumbac Bangon * Lakadun * Langco Dimapatoy * Langi Talub * Lomigis Sugod * Maca-alin Lumbacaingud * Macabangun Imbaba * Macadaag Talaguian (Sultan Panimbang) * Macalupang Lumbac Caramian * Magayo Bagoaingud * Magompara Apa Mimbalay * Manalocon Talub * Mangondato Kalilangan * Marandacan Putad * Matao Araza * Mohammad Tangul * Pangandaman Pantao * Sambowang Atawa * Sawir * Tamboro Cormatan * Tomambiling Lumbacaingud * Towano Arangca * Unda Dayawan

Climate

Demographics

Economy

Poverty Incidence of

References

External links

Masiu Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
* Philippine Standard Geographic Code
Philippine Census Information

Local Governance Performance Management System
{{Authority control Municipalities of Lanao del Sur Populated places on Lake Lanao