Balindong, Lanao del Sur

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Balindong
Municipality

Map of Lanao del Sur with Balindong highlighted

Balindong
Location within the Philippines

Coordinates:
Country

0755N 12412ECoordinates:
Philippines

0755N 12412E

Region

Autonomous Region in Muslim

Mindanao (ARMM)

Province

Lanao del Sur

Barangays

38

Government[1]
Mayor

Raysalam Bagul-Mangondato

Area
Total

453.94 km2 (175.27 sq mi)

Population (2010)[2]
Total

26,007

Density

57/km2 (150/sq mi)

Time zone

PST (UTC+8)

ZIP code

9318

Dialing code

+63(0)63

Income

6th

class

Balindong (formerly Watu) is a sixth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines.
According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 26,007 people. [2]
Contents
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1Geography
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1.1Climate

1.2Barangays

2History
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2.1Political history
3Demographics

3.1Incidence of poverty
4Economy

4.1Labor force participation

4.2Agriculture and crop production

4.3Livestock and poultry production

4.4Aqua-culture production

4.5Income and expenditure

5Infrastructure
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5.1Health and sanitation

5.2Housing

6Education

7References

8External links

Geography[edit]
Balindong is one of thirty nine (39) municipalities comprising the Province of Lanao del Sur. It lies on
the western part of the province. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Marantao, on the
south by the municipality of Tugaya. On the east and western side, it is bounded by Lake
Lanao and Lanao del Norterespectively.
The Municipality is only 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Marawi City, and 53 kilometres (33 mi) from the
nearest seaport of Iligan City.
The total land area of Balindong is approximately 28,650 hectares (70,800 acres). Of this figure, only
about 25% is plain or flat suitable for rice farming. By classification, some 37% of the total land area
is forest land.

Climate[edit]
Climate is classified as Type IV characterized by the absence of distinct dry of wet season. Its
coldest period is usually during rainy days when temperature dips down to a low 15 C (59 F) while
the average temperature rises to 27 C (81 F) during dry season.

Barangays[edit]
Balindong is politically subdivided into 38 barangays.

Abaga (Mapantao)

Poblacion (Balindong)

Pantaragoo

Bantogan Wato

Barit

Bubong

Bubong Cadapaan

Borakis

Bualan

Cadapaan

Cadayonan

Kaluntay

Dadayag

Dado

Dibarusan

Dilausan

Dimarao

Ingud

Lalabuan

Lilod

Lumbayao

Limbo

Lumbaca Lalan

Lumbac Wato

Magarang

Nusa Lumba Ranao

Padila

Pagayawan

Paigoay

Raya

Salipongan

Talub

Tomarompong

Tantua Raya

Tuka Bubong

Bolinsong

Lati

Mala-ig

History[edit]
The people of Wato (west Masiu) claim descent from Bataraan di kilaten, the first founding ancestor
of Masiu Pangampong, his Later descendant were Pondag and Amaloya Thopaan. Thopaan was
married to Potri Kaizadan daughter of Aloyodan son of Sarip Kabunsuan of Johore (Malaysia) who in
turn descended from Fatima, the daughter of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Thopaan and
Kaizadan begot, Angkaya of Masiu, Manzang of Molondo, Dayansalong of Binidayan and Ambo of
Lumba a Bayabao,
Angkaya married to Potre Ayowa of Taraka and begot Datu Onggor (father of Balindong bsar),
Bayora and Bae Kayowa. Bae Kayowa was married to Datu Sandor of Baloi son of Sarip Bato
Lakongan begot Panimbang in Talagian of Maguindanao from a Baloi royal princess, Datu Sandor
and Bae Kayowa bore Maruhom Kaharoden and Samar known as Datumaas of Watu and Taraka
municipality,
Maruhom Kaharoden first married to Omera in Unayan daughter of Datu Calipa and second married
to Gunup sister of Alanak of Baloi and bore Olan (wife of Pagayawan in Sedepan a Unayan) and his
brother Radia Palawan, first Sultan of Raya and the famous saber sa Radapan, who died a martyr
on 1759 in Radapan Linamon Lanao del norte, in defense of freedom, homeland and Islam against
the Spanish invaders,
Radia Palawan a Maranao hero, married to the grand daughter of Balindong bsar and begot, four
Maruhoms (Pat a Datu sa Raya) namely; Maruhom Salam, Maruhom Bsar, Maruhom Datu a
Simban, Maruhom Sidic, and the Bae sa Raya who was married to Maruhom Sidic son of Diwan of
Bayang. According to the "Taritib" system of Raya, handed down through well-remembered oral
traditions, only male descendants of the lines of this four Maruhoms could ascend to the titles and
thrones of Sultan sa Raya under a rule of alternate succession (idal). The reigning Sultan of Raya Ex
Vice Governor, Atty Dimapuno Ramos Datu (Pangnal) enthroned as Sultan of Raya from the turn of
Maruhom Sidic of Raya, younger among the four Maruhom. He is the incumbent General Secretary
of the original 28 Lanao Sultanate Legislative Council of the four Pangampong of Lanao 28 SULTAN
AMBABAYA KO TARITIB SA RANAO.

Originally there are no Wato and Malaig sultanates, the two son of Samar Datumaas asked
permission to their uncle Kaharoden to build their own Sultanate, Maruhom Kahar agreed, Datu sa
Malaig married to a Bayabao royal princess and found the Malaig Sultanate, while Datu sa Wato
found Wato Sultanate, he was married to Bae sa Marigay daughter of Nanak of Bayang from Potre
Nining, daughter of Datu sa Kalodan Gantar son of Sultan Barahaman Aman of Maguindanao,
The territory of these three minor sultanates, from Raya to other side of the lake, Salipongan, to west
portion of the municipality is consider territory of Raya sultanate, from Lilod to the east portion of the
municipality, including Selangan Island and Nosa island is consider territory of the Wato Sultanate,
from the bridge between Malaig and Salipongan to the boundary of Marantao and Wato Balindong is
consider territory of Malaig Sultanate, the upper portion of Malaig is Pagayawan, which is extension
territory of Pagayawan royal Sultanate of Sedepan a Unayan, Pagayawan was married to Potre
Olan (daughter of Maruhom Kahar of Raya) begot a son, and named his place Pagayawan in honor
of his father, and to make known that Pagayawan in Wato is belong to the royal Sultanate of
Pagayawan.

Political history[edit]
The Municipality of Balindong was known as Uato or Wato from 1918 to 1948. Wato, the lower
western portion of the present day municipality which is surprisingly rocky. In 1956 by virtue of
Republic Act 1419 dated June 10, 1956, Wato was renamed Balindong in honor of a great ruler of
the Pangampong fame who ruled the Pangampong of Masiu from Wato.
On April 29, 1963, Balindong was converted into a regular Municipality under Executive Order no.
42. Balindong is comprised by 38 barangays. During the martial regime, there were 54 barangays in
the municipality. When Corazon C. Aquino came into presidency, the number of barangays was
reduced to 38.

Demographics[edit]
Population census of Balindong

Source: National Statistics Office[2]

Incidence of poverty[edit]
The 1995 survey of Family Income And Expenditures (FIES) indicate that an average Balinndong
household earns an annual income of P33,660.00 or P2,805.00 a month. In the same period,
Poverty Threshold Income (PTI) in the Province of Lanao del Sur was estimated at P9,364 or a
poverty incidence of about 52%. PTI implies that households earning below the rate are considered
poor or in the poverty group.

Economy[edit]
Its geographical local plays a major role in the development of agro-industrial potential in the
province and region. Balindong contributes raw materials including forest products. While cottage
industry had been home-based for most part, it has high development potentials given sufficient
inputs including market access.

Labor force participation[edit]

Of the 2000 population of 24,470, 51% of this (12,524) are in the labor force, meaning those aged 14
to 64 years old which are classified as economically active sector. However, viewed from the
provincial labor force participation rate of 50%, it can be deduced that Balindongs situation is not far
from that reality.

Agriculture and crop production[edit]

While total agricultural area in the municipality stands at 7,024 hectares, representing 24% of the
total land area, only about 832 hectares or 12% is effectively utilized for rice (203 has.) and corn
(632 has.) farming. Rice farms are mainly rain fed (153 has.) as there is absence of a developed
irrigation system in the municipality.

Livestock and poultry production[edit]

Due to the existence of a wide tract of land for grazing and pasture, Balindong is one of the Province
source for cattle and carabao and other livestock products. Inventory of livestock indicate that there
exist (2002): cattle 145 heads, carabao 131 heads, goat 135, chicken 417, ducks 210. The
data indicate a decreasing inventory of animals, therefore, a need to replenish the stock.

Aqua-culture production[edit]
A survey of annual fish catch from the lake and inland fish-ponds in the municipality from 1997 to
2002 indicate reduction of catch from 17% metric ton to only 8.02 metric tons. Fish species in the
lake include Tilapia, Mudfish, Sirung, Carp, Gaby, and Catfish.

Income and expenditure[edit]

The Municipality of Balindong is a 5th class in terms of income. Its revenue is derived mainly from its
share of Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) from the national government. Currently, the municipality
receives an annual IRA of Php28,892,000. Of this revenue, some php5,784,000.00 or 20% of the
revenue is earmarked for development activities.

Infrastructure[edit]
Health and sanitation[edit]
Balindong, other than having its own rural health unit, is a site of the District Hospital. Currently,
Balindongs Rural Health unit is manned by a physician, 1 public health nurse, 3 midwives, and
twelve Barangay Health Workers.
Health records indicate that leading causes of morbidity, especially among children, include acute
respiratory tract infection, influenza, acute gastroenteritis, hypertension, measles with
bronchopneumonia, severe dehydration, cancer, and diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, the
leading causes of mortality for both adults and children include cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary
tuberculosis, vehicular accidents, measles with bronchopneumonia, severe dehydration, cancer and
diabetes mellitus.

Housing[edit]

Data culled out from the 2000Census indicate that the history of Balindongs housing trend is one of
decreasing from 1960 at 2,236 units to as low as 1,332 dwelling units in 1980. In 1990, Balindongs
dwelling units numbered 1,807 and in 2000 the dwelling units increased to 2,145.
Ninety-seven percent of the dwelling units in Balindong are of single house type. The average
number of households occupying a single dwelling unit stands at 1.5 with an household population of
11.41 persons per dwelling unit.

Education[edit]
Census data of 2000 reports that the literacy rate of Balindong stands at 86.02% while the Province
literacy rate was at 80.12%. There are seven (7) elementary schools and two (2) secondary schools
in Balindong which caters to the education needs of its population.
Elementary

Balindong Central Elementary School - Brgy. Salipongan

Lombayao Elementary School - Brgy. Lombayao

Malaig Elementary School - Brgy. Malaig

Bubong Elementary School - Brgy. Bubong

Raya Elementary School - Brgy. Raya

Lilod Elementary School - Brgy. Lilod

Dilausan Elementary School - Brgy. Dilausan

Secondary

MSU Balindong Comm. High School - Brgy. Malaig

Balindong national High School - Brgy. Salipongan