Tamparan

Tamparan, officially the Municipality of Tamparan (Maranao: Inged a Tamparan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,074 people.
History
Etymology and origin
Its name was derived from the Maranao word tamparan which literally means "frontge."
During the American colonial presence in the country Sultan Mangking Sugador was appointed by the American government as Municipal District President, a position equal to the rank of Municipal Mayor, although lesser in power than the latter. When asked by the American Officials about his name, the Sultan said “I am the Sultan of Tamparan,” referring to the dowa ka lokus-tribal leaders of Tamparan. Sultan Mangking Sugador became popular by his royal title that American officials started calling the town Tamparan.
Declaration
The creation of the Municipality of Tamparan could be traced way back to the Commonwealth Government of the Philippines under then-President Manuel L. Quezon. It was in the year 1940 President Quezon issued an Executive Order known as Commonwealth Act No. 592 creating Dansalan (now Marawi City) as a regular municipality and Tamparan as its municipal district covering the areas (now municipalities) of Masiu, Taraka, Poona-Bayabao, Lumba Bayabao, Maguing, Mulondo, Bumbaran and Wao.
Tamparan District became a regular municipality on September 28, 1960, by virtue of Executive Order No. 405 and consequently declared Islamic Municipality pursuant to Batas Pambansa (PB) Number 33 on June 4, 1984.
Geography
Tamparan is located on the eastern part of Lanao del Sur. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Taraka, on the south by Poona-Bayabao, and on the west by Lake Lanao.
Tamparan is approximately from Marawi City, the biggest center in the province and also the nearest center of commercial activities to Tamparan. Tamparan and Marawi City are connected by road passing through the municipalities of Ditsaan-Ramain, Bubong, Buadi-Puso Buntong, Mulondo and Taraka. Tamparan is also accessible by water transportation through the Lake Lanao.
The municipality of Tamparan has a total land area of more or less. Agricultural area comprises 42.30%, built-up area is 5.46%, open grassland 48.60%, while roads/creeks and river constitute 3.64%.
Barangays
Tamparan is politically subdivided into 44 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
Bocalan
Bangon
Cabasaran
Dasomalong
Dilausan
Lalabuan
Lilod Tamparan
Lindongan
Linuk
Occidental Linuk
Linuk Oriental
Lumbaca Ingud
Lumbacaingud South
Lumbaca Lilod
Balutmadiar
Mala-abangon
Maliwanag
Maidan Linuk
Miondas
New Lumbacaingud
Pimbago-Pagalongan
Piaparan (Not included)
Pagayawan
Picarabawan
Poblacion I
Poblacion II
Poblacion III
Poblacion IV
Raya Miondas
Raya Buadi Barao
Raya Tamparan
Salongabanding
Saminunggay
Talub
Tatayawan North
Tatayawan South
Tubok
Beruar
Dasomalong
Guinaopan
Lumbac
Minanga
Lilod Tubok
Mariatao Datu
Pagalamatan Linuk
Pindolonan Mariatao Sarip
Topography
The Municipality lies on the plain and slightly sloppy area hence erosion is less. But due to its location along the lake, some of the areas are affected by the rise and fall of the lake water level.
Climate
The month of February has the lowest average temperature of and the month of April has the highest with . A stable north-west wind blows from January to September. In the months of October and November, the wind blows either north-west or north–south.
Generally, the municipality is under the fourth type of climate characterized by even distribution of rainfall through the year. The heaviest rain is experienced in the months of January, May, and July. Dry months are September and November.
Demographics
Language and ethnicity
The majority of the Tamparanian (or Itamparanen in Mëranaw) traces their roots to Meranao ethnicity although there are also Tagalog, Bisaya and other ethnicities who migrated in the town. The vernacular language is Filipino in the form of Mëranaw, while Tagalog and English are the languages also widely used in education and business throughout the town.
Religion
The majority of Tamparanian are Muslims. Sunni Islam is the predominant religion and widely practiced. Many people have studied Islamic (Muslim) and Arabic education both within the country and abroad. Other religious groups such as Christian could also be found in town.
Economy
Education
Tamparan Populace Islamic College (TPIC)
As-salihein Integrated School
Mindanao State University - Tamparan
Datu Palawan Disomimba Memorial National High School
References
External links
Tamparan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
Tamparan Community Website
Philippine Standard Geographic Code
Philippine Census Information
Local Governance Performance Management System
Municipalities of Lanao del Sur
Populated places on Lake Lanao
Establishments by Philippine executive order