Kapatagan
Municipality
Municipality of Kapatagan
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Kapatagan is located in Philippines
Kapatagan
Kapatagan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°54′N 123°46′E / 7.9°N 123.77°E / 7.9; 123.77
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Norte
District 2nd district
FoundedJuly 5, 1949
Barangays33 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorBarry Y. Baguio
 • Vice MayorBeth Q. Baguio
 • RepresentativeSittie Aminah Q. Dimaporo
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate34,041 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total242.89 km2 (93.78 sq mi)
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Highest elevation
311 m (1,020 ft)
Lowest elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total62,571
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
 • Households
15,858
Economy
 • Income class1st income class
 • Poverty incidence
17.83
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 229.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 426.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 230.8 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 139.7 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9214
PSGC
103505000
IDD : area code +63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Cebuano
Binukid
Tagalog
Websitewww.kapataganldn.gov.ph

Kapatagan, officially the Municipality of Kapatagan (Maranao: Inged a Kapatagan; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Kapatagan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kapatagan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 62,571 people.[3]

The town is famous for its diverse tourist spots such as big rice fields, majestic mountain views, and crystal clear rivers and lakes. Barangay Taguitic and Lapinig , located near the boundary with the neighboring Zamboanga del Sur province are also famous for its crab produce.

The municipality also boasts its successful sports program in basketball. The town is known in Lanao del Norte and even throughout Region X with a powerhouse basketball team in commercial and youth levels having participated in various semi-pro leagues, commercial tournaments and youth leagues throughout Mindanao

Etymology

Kapatagan is derived from the Visayan word "patag" meaning plain or valley.[5]

Geography

Kapatagan has a total land area of 25,048.41 hectares which include the area that is now being contested by the municipality of Lala with an approximate area of 759 hectares.

Topography

On the southern and eastern sides of the locality are mountains that serve as natural barriers protecting the Municipality from typhoons. Offsetting the mountain is the presence of flat coastal lands and valley. Kapatagan has some rolling plains.

It has five (5) major rivers that flow to Panguil Bay, namely: Maranding, Panoloon, Butadon, Kidalos, and Balili. These rivers sometimes, especially during the rainy season, overflow causing floods resulting in destruction and even death of farm and land animals.

The Cathedral Falls and Santa Cruz waterfalls are located at Barangays Cathedral Falls, Santa Cruz, and Waterfalls respectively. At present, the spring supplies water into Poblacion and some neighboring barangays.

Barangays

Kapatagan is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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[6]

The Municipality has a tropical climate. Dry season starts during the month of October and ends in June. Wet season starts in the month of July and ends in December.

Demographics

Population census of Kapatagan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 1,825—    
1939 2,677+1.84%
1948 14,103+20.28%
1960 32,060+7.08%
1970 20,140−4.54%
1975 21,055+0.90%
1980 25,303+3.74%
1990 33,397+2.81%
1995 37,006+1.94%
2000 42,783+3.16%
2007 49,134+1.93%
2010 53,916+3.44%
2015 62,853+2.96%
2020 62,571−0.09%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Kapatagan
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12]
[13][14][15][16][17]


The municipality is gaining economic favor mainly due to the funds released by some international organizations like GEM. Many companies have built some stores in Kapatagan to boost its economic growth like Mercury Drug, M Lhuillier Pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Pawnshop, Julie's Bakeshop, Prince Hypermart, and Gaisano Capital Mall.

Notable personalities

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Kapatagan | (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. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ^ Marata, Marcelino. "Historical Background of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte".
  6. ^ "Kapatagan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  9. ^ 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.((cite encyclopedia)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Province of Lanao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

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