Bayang, officially the Municipality of Bayang (Maranao and Iranun: Inged a Bayang; ), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,023 people.

History

In May 1902, during the Moro Rebellion (also known as the Moro–American War ), Bayang was the site of a clash between Moro rebels and American troops that became known as the Battle of Bayang. The American troops, three infantry battalions and a battery of artillery total to some 1200 men, were led to Bayang by colonel Frank Baldwin to demand the extradition of the Moros responsible for the ambushing and killing of two American soldiers at the construction of a road from Iligan to Lake Lanao, two months earlier. When the sultan of Bayang refused, Baldwin's troops attacked and captured the nearby cotta (fortress; "small, castle-like structures with thick, high walls" ) of Binidayan on 2 May. They subsequently attempted to capture the cotta of Pandapatan, which resisted the artillery fire and was only subdued the next day after hand-to-hand combat between Moros and Americans. The number of Moro casualties is estimated at 300 to 400, including the sultan of Bayang and his brother. On the American side, ten soldiers were killed and some forty wounded. The cotta of Pandapatan has been preserved as a historical monument; the fallen of the Battle of Bayang are considered martyrs by Filipino Muslims.

Geography

The Municipality of Bayang is located about 61 km. south of Marawi City. It has an area of 7,850 hectares. It lays 124’15’00 and about ‘45’00 latitude. It is bounded on the north and east by Lake Lanao, on the west by the municipality of Binidayan and on the south by the municipality of Lumbatan.

Topography

The topography of the municipality is generally characterized by moderately sloping lands. Approximately 2,606 hectares (63.45%) have moderate slopes of 8 – 15%. Steep lands with a slope 40 – 60% comprise 20.14% (827) ha. About 674 (16.41) have nearly level terrain. The soil of the municipality is classified as Bayang silt loam Ruguan clay loam. Bayang silt loam covers an aggregate area of 3,446 ha. or 83.94% of the total land area. This is considered fertile which is good for diverse field crops like rice, corn, root crops, beans and cassava. The Ruguan clay loam comprise 16% (660 ha.). The municipality is accessible by land and water transportations. Besides, only few barangays have roads. Other barangays cannot be reached by light vehicle due to impassable roads. Only heavy duty vehicles can be used to transport people and agricultural products.

Barangays

Bayang is politically subdivided into 49 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

The climate condition of Bayang falls under the fourth climate type of the corona system of the Philippine Climate Classification.

Demographics

Language

Maranao is the native language of Bayang. However, most of the inhabitants can speak Tagalog, Bisaya, Maguindanaon, Iranun and English.

Religion

Bayang, which has a predominantly Muslim population.

Economy

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Tourism

Education

Elementary Schools • Dandamun Central Pilot School - Lower Bayang District • Rantian Elementary School • Linuk Primary School • Gandamato Primary School • Anal Primary School • Cota Primary School • Sumbag Primary School • Samporna Primary School • Tomarompong Primary School • Balindong-Adil Primary School • Sultan Pandapatan Central Elementary School - Upper Bayang District • Tagoranao Elementary School • Bandingun Elementary School • Linao Elementary School • Palao Elementary School • Raya Bubong Primary School • Ilian Primary School • Sugod Primary School • Cubo Primary School • Cadingilan Primary School • Mimbalawag Primary School • Bialaan Primary School • Biabi Primary School • Diwan Central Elementary School - Diwan District • Bubong Elementary School • Lucman Elementary School • Cadayonan Primary School • Dimunda Primary School • Raya Cadayonan Primary School • Patong Primary School • Sapa Primary School • Ligui Primary School • Lumbac Primary School • Tuca Primary School Secondary Schools

Healthcare

There are many health centers in the town. The main health center is in Rural Health Unit of Bayang near the municipal hall.