Picong, Lanao del Sur
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| Country | [[{{#property:P17}}]] | |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) | |
| Province | [[{{#property:P131}}]] | |
| Barangays | 19 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Alinader M. Balindong | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 280.00 km2 (108.11 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[2] | ||
| • Total | 14,136 | |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | {{#property:P281}} | |
| Dialing code | {{#property:P473}} | |
| Income class | 6th | |
Picong (formerly Sultan Gumander) is a sixth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 14,136 people.[2]
Formerly known as Sultan Gumander, the town was renamed in 2006 pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 175 dated December 16, 2004,[3] which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the Commission of Elections on March 25, 2006.[4]
Alinader Dagar Balindong is the incumbent mayor. He was elected thrice as mayor in 1998 up to 2004. He runs as vice mayor in 2007 as unopposed candidate. Mayor Tanaun as he fondly called by his constituents is the son of great old man of the Balindong clan former mayor of Malabang Sultan Amir Macaorao Balindong. Siblings of Mayor Tanaun includes the incumbent Congressman Pangalian Balindong of 2nd district of Lanao del Sur and the incumbent Vice Mayor of Malabang, Lanao del Sur. This Balindong family is dominating the political landscape of the 2nd district of Lanao del Sur.
Below are siblings running for this coming 2016 election from Balindong clan:
- Deputy Speaker Pangalian M. Balindong : For Governor - Lanao del Sur
- Caharoden "Toks" A. Balindong : For Vice-Governor - Lanao del Sur
- Sultan Sainoden A. Balindong : Assemblyman - 2nd District, Lanao del Sur
Barangays
Picong is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.
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- Anas
- Bara-as
- Biasong
- Bulangos
- Durian
- Ilian
- Liangan (Poblacion)
- Maganding
- Maladi
- Mapantao
- Micalubo
- Mimbalawag
- Pindolonan
- Punong
- Ramitan
- Torogan
- Tual
- Tuca
- Ubanoban
Demographics
| Population census of Picong |
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 9,402 | — |
| 1995 | 10,503 | +2.10% |
| 2000 | 12,230 | +3.32% |
| 2007 | 23,487 | +9.42% |
| 2010 | 14,136 | −16.87% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
See also
References
External links
- Municipality of Picong - Official Website
- MMA Act No. 175 : An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Sultan Kumander to the Municipality of Picong
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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