Matungao

Also known as Municipality of Matungao

Matungao, officially the Municipality of Matungao (Maranao: Inged a Matungao; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 16,404 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.

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Settlement.image_flag: Flag_of_Matungao,_Lanao_del_Norte.png
Settlement.flag_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_seal: Seal_of_Matungao.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_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: June 20, 1949
Settlement.parts_type: Barangays
Settlement.parts_style: para
Settlement.p1: (see Barangays)
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor

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The word Matungao literally means cold in Maranao language. This municipality is a bastion of peace between Muslims and Christians and an ardent advocate of the Maranao culture. Matungao stages annually the well-loved Maranao courtship dance in the colorful and gliterry Kapagtota Festival.

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