Legislative districts of Lanao del Norte
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The Legislative Districts of Lanao del Norte, namely the first and second districts are the representations of the Province of Lanao del Norte
in the Philippine House of Representatives. Lanao del Norte
was part of the representation of Lanao
until 1961, when it was granted its own representation. It became part of the representation of Region XII from 1978 to 1984. In 1986, it was divided into two legislative districts.
The passage of Republic Act 9724 separates the highly-urbanized city of Iligan from the first congressional district of Lanao del Norte to form its own congressional district starting in the 2010 elections. Republic Act 9774 enacted on November 17, 2009 reapportions the remaining population of the province between its two districts.
Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Tubod. The province borders Lanao del Sur to the southeast, Zamboanga del Sur to the west, Illana Bay to the southwest, Iligan Bay to the north, Iligan City to the northeast, and is separated...
in the Philippine House of Representatives. Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Tubod. The province borders Lanao del Sur to the southeast, Zamboanga del Sur to the west, Illana Bay to the southwest, Iligan Bay to the north, Iligan City to the northeast, and is separated...
was part of the representation of Lanao
Legislative district of Lanao
The lone Legislative District of Lanao was the representation of the Province of Lanao in the Philippine National Assembly from 1935 to 1946 and the Philippine House of Representatives from 1946 to 1961, when Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur—the provinces it was divided into on May 22, 1959,...
until 1961, when it was granted its own representation. It became part of the representation of Region XII from 1978 to 1984. In 1986, it was divided into two legislative districts.
The passage of Republic Act 9724 separates the highly-urbanized city of Iligan from the first congressional district of Lanao del Norte to form its own congressional district starting in the 2010 elections. Republic Act 9774 enacted on November 17, 2009 reapportions the remaining population of the province between its two districts.
1st District
- CitiesCities of the PhilippinesA city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...
: none - MunicipalitiesMunicipalities of the PhilippinesA municipality is a local government unit in the Philippines. Municipalities are also called towns . They are distinct from cities, which are a different category of local government unit...
: BacolodBacolod, Lanao del NorteBacolod is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 19,872 individuals.-History:...
, BaloiBaloi, Lanao del NorteBaloi is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 44,366 people....
, BaroyBaroy, Lanao del NorteBaroy is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 21,430 people.-History:...
, KauswaganKauswagan, Lanao del NorteThe Clearing of the Narciso Ramos Highway was a battle between Philippine forces and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. The main weapons of the Philippines were OV-10 Bronco, LAV-300, Jeeps armed with recoilles launchers and Aurmored Gun Trucks...
, KolambuganKolambugan, Lanao del NorteKolambugan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 25,306 people.-Name:...
, LinamonLinamon, Lanao del NorteLinamon is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 16,340 people. Historically, Linamon was a barangay of Iligan City.-Geography:...
, MaigoMaigo, Lanao del NorteMaigo is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 18,706 people.-Barangays:Maigo is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.* Balagatasa* Campo 1* Claro M...
, MatungaoMatungao, Lanao del NorteMatungao is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 9,984 people.The word Matungao literally means "COLD" in Maranao Language...
, PantarPantar, Lanao del NortePantar is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 15,720 people.-Barangays:Pantar is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.* Bangcal* Bubong Madaya* Bowi...
, TagoloanTagoloan, Lanao del NorteTagoloan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 9,274 people.-Barangays:Tagoloan is politically subdivided into 7 barangays.* Dalamas* Darimbang* Dimayon...
, TubodTubod, Lanao del NorteTubod is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. It is also the capital municipality of Lanao del Norte. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 44,095 people.-Name:... - Population (2007): 248,180
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8th Congress of the Philippines The Eighth Congress of the Philippines is the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives after the ratification of the Constitution of the Philippines in 1987.-Sessions:**First Special Session: July 14... 1987–1992 |
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9th Congress of the Philippines The Ninth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:... 1992–1995 |
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10th Congress of the Philippines The Tenth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:... 1995–1998 |
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11th Congress of the Philippines The Eleventh Congress of the Philippines is the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 1998–2001 |
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12th Congress of the Philippines The Twelfth Congress of the Philippines was the national Lower House of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate of the Philippines and House of Representatives of the Philippines... 2001–2004 |
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13th Congress of the Philippines The Thirteenth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 2004–2007 |
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14th Congress of the Philippines The Fourteenth Congress of the Philippines was the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 2007–2010 |
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15th Congress of the Philippines The Fifteenth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives... 2010–2013 |
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2nd District
- CitiesCities of the PhilippinesA city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...
: none - MunicipalitiesMunicipalities of the PhilippinesA municipality is a local government unit in the Philippines. Municipalities are also called towns . They are distinct from cities, which are a different category of local government unit...
: KapataganKapatagan, Lanao del NorteKapatagan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 49,134 people.-Geography:Kapatagan is one of the 22 municipalities of the province of Lanao del Norte of Region X...
, LalaLala, Lanao del NorteLala is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 58,395 people.-Geography:...
, MagsaysayMagsaysay, Lanao del NorteMagsaysay is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 12,298 people.-Barangays:Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.* Babasalon* Baguiguicon...
, MunaiMunai, Lanao del NorteMunai is a fifth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 20,594 people.-Barangays:Munai is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.* Bacayawan* Balabacun* Balintad...
, NununganNunungan, Lanao del NorteNunungan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 13,999 people.Nunungan is also the largest town in Lanao del Norte in terms of land area.-Barangays:...
, Pantao RagatPantao Ragat, Lanao del NortePantao Ragat is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 20,097 people.-Barangays:Pantao Ragat is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.* Aloon* Banday...
, Poona PiagapoPoona Piagapo, Lanao del NortePoona Piagapo is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 19,818 people.-Barangays:Poona Piagapo is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.* Alowin* Bubong-Dinaig...
, SalvadorSalvador, Lanao del NorteSalvador is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 23,222 people.-Barangays:Salvador is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.* Barandia* Bulacon* Buntong...
, SapadSapad, Lanao del NorteSapad is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 17,191 people.-Barangays:Sapad is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.* Baning...
, Sultan Naga DimaporoSultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del NorteSultan Naga Dimaporo is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 46,004 people.-Geography:...
, TangcalTangcal, Lanao del NorteTangcal is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 9,351 people.... - Population (2007): 290,103
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8th Congress of the Philippines The Eighth Congress of the Philippines is the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives after the ratification of the Constitution of the Philippines in 1987.-Sessions:**First Special Session: July 14... 1987–1992 |
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9th Congress of the Philippines The Ninth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:... 1992–1995 |
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10th Congress of the Philippines The Tenth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:... 1995–1998 |
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11th Congress of the Philippines The Eleventh Congress of the Philippines is the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 1998–2001 |
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12th Congress of the Philippines The Twelfth Congress of the Philippines was the national Lower House of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate of the Philippines and House of Representatives of the Philippines... 2001–2004 |
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13th Congress of the Philippines The Thirteenth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 2004–2007 |
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14th Congress of the Philippines The Fourteenth Congress of the Philippines was the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 2007–2010 |
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15th Congress of the Philippines The Fifteenth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives... 2010–2013 |
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Lone District (defunct)
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5th Congress of the Philippines The Fifth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives from January 22, 1962 until December 17, 1965.-Sessions:*First Regular Session: January 22 – May 17, 1962*Second Regular... 1961–1965 |
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6th Congress of the Philippines The Sixth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives from January 17, 1966 until June 17, 1969.-Sessions:**First Special Session: January 17 – January 22, 1966*First Regular... 1965–1969 |
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7th Congress of the Philippines The Seventh Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives from January 26, 1970 until it was effectively dissolved with the declaration of martial law on September 23, 1972 by... 1969–1972 |
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Regular Batasang Pambansa The Regular Batasang Pambansa or the Second Batasan was the meeting of the parliament of the Philippines from the beginning of its session on July 23, 1984 until it was abolished by President Corazon Aquino on March 25, 1986.... 1984–1986 |