Bayang

Bayang, officially the Municipality of Bayang (Maranao and Iranun: Inged a Bayang; ; Arabic (Kirim): ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,023 people.

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Settlement.image_flag: Flag_of_Bayang,_Lanao_del_Sur.png
Settlement.flag_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_seal: Seal of Bayang.png
Settlement.seal_size: 100x80px
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Philippines
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within the
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Philippines
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.established_title: Chartered
Settlement.established_date: June 25, 1962
Settlement.founder: Imam Diwan
Settlement.parts_type: Barangays
Settlement.parts_style: para

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History
Geography
Topography
Barangays
Climate
Demographics
Language
Religion
Education
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==Etymology== Bayang is one the 15 original royal sultanates of Lanao, most documented royal sultanate of West Unayan, founded by Imam Diwan of Unayan, when he chose lakeside for the religious purposes and called it "Bayang", a Malay term which means "shadow", Bayang is a reflection of his image as religious man.

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