Tubaran, officially the Municipality of Tubaran (

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: ''Inged a Tubaran''; ), is a

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,896 people.

History

The name "Tubaran" came from one of the Nine Princess of Unayan (e.g. in Meranau term Andong so Macadar, etc.). Before American colonization, Tubaran was formerly a part of the State of Unayan,

Confederate States of Lanao The Confederate States of Lanao (Maranao language, Maranao: ''Pat a Pangampong sa Ranao'', "Four States of Lanao") is a legislative confederation of the four Maranao states (''pangampong'') of Bayabao, Masiu, Unayan, and Balo-i centered around Lak ...

based from ancient boundaries.

Geography

Barangays

Tubaran is politically subdivided into 21

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s. Each barangay consists of

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s while some have

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. * Alog * Beta * Poblacion (Buribid) * Campo * Datumanong * Dinaigan * Guiarong * Mindamdag * Paigoay-Pimbataan * Polo * Riantaran * Tangcal * Tubaran Proper * Wago * Bagiangun * Gadongan * Gaput * Madaya * Malaganding * Matiticop * Pagalamatan

Climate

Demographics

Economy

Poverty Incidence of

Notable personalities

* Datu Tampugaw, one of the sultans of the

References

External links

Tubaran Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
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