Lala, Lanao del Norte

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official_name = Municipality of Lala
other_name = "Bayan ng Lala"
native_name = "Lungsod sa Lala"
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = Philippines
subdivision_type1 = Region
subdivision_name1 = Northern Mindanao (Region X)
subdivision_type2 = Province
subdivision_name2 = Lanao del Norte
subdivision_type3 = District
subdivision_name3 = 2nd District of Lanao del Norte
subdivision_type4 = Barangays
subdivision_name4 = 27
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Hon. Santiago L. Bontilao, M.D.
leader_title1 = Vice-Mayor
leader_name1 = Hon. Allan J. Lim
established_title = Date Created
established_date = March 22, 1949
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population_total = 58,395
population_density_km2 = 416.36
timezone = PST
utc_offset = +8
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 9211
area_code = 063
website = [http://lalaldn.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 www.lalaldn.gov.ph ]

Lala is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 58,395 people.

Geography

Lala is a vast plain within the Kapatagan Valley, consisting of 14,025 hectares (140.25 sq. km.). Lala also forms part of Kapatagan Valley of Lanao del Norte province and is strategically located along the coast of Panguil Bay. It is located about 14 kilometers from the municipality of Tubod, the seat of the Provincial Government and 67.5 kilometers southwest if Iligan City, the industrial city of the south.It is geographically bounded on the northwest by Panguil Bay, on the northeast by the municipality of Baroy, on the south by the municipality of Kapatagan and on the southeast by the municipality of Salvador.

Climate and Agro-climatic characteristics

The municipality has no distinct season. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year with a mean monthly rainfall a minimum of 1.83 mm in December to a maximum of 3.15 in August. These figures are based on data taken from a five year observation in six observation areas by the National Irrigation Administration for the Maranding river Irrigation System. The six areas include: Balili and Butadon in Kapatagan; Lanipao, Magpatao, Darumawang Ilaya and Darumawang Bucana, in Lala.

Topography

Lala is generally plain. Approximately 90 % of the total land area are flat flowlands Its slope category, mainly ranges from level to gently sloping and undulating to 02.5 % slope. However, the eastern portion of Lala is strongly sloping. The same portion is also of high elevation which is 240-350 meters above sea level.

oil Type

Five types of soil are present in Lala. All these types of soil except hydrosol type, are best suited for rice cultivation. Hydrosol on the other hand, which is the prevalent type along coastal zone is best suited for fishpond purposes.HydrologyLala is endowed with several water bodies which perform both economic and ecological functions. The major one is Maranding River which supply the irrigation requirements of Kapatagan Valley. Its tributaries are the rivers of: Inasagan and Cabuyao rivers. The other major rivers are Butadon River and Kidalos River. Spring and creeks are also present.

Barangays

Lala is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.

* Abaga * Andil * Matampay Bucana * Darumawang Bucana * Cabasagan * Camalan * Darumawang Ilaya * El Salvador * Gumagamot * Lala Proper (Pob.) * Lanipao * Magpatao * Maranding (Pob.) * 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

Lala is the most densely populated municipality of the province being host to the most urbanized barangay which is Maranding. Its population is largely rural, which is more or less 70% of total population. There is predominance of male and young population.

Economy

Its economy is agriculture and fishery based. It main crops are rice, corn and coconut. It likewise produced fishery products from marine fishing and fishpond operation in the Panguil Bay area.Barangay Maranding in Lala is also one of the highly urbanized barangays in Mindanao. It is the home of the three (3) colleges in the municipality. The barangay also has one commercial bank and a couple of rural banks.Lala is also the richest municipality in Lanao del Norte in terms of income.

External links

* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]
* [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/lala-ldn/ Official website of Lala, Lanao del Norte]