Picong, Lanao del Sur

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Picong, officially the Municipality of Picong (Maranao: Inged a Picong; ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,907 people.

History

Formerly known as Sultan Gumander, the municipality was renamed in 2006 pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 175 dated December 16, 2004, which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the Commission of Elections on March 25, 2006.

Geography

Barangays

Picong is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

Economy

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