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Maguindanao del Norte Utara Magindanaw اُوْتَرَ مَڬِنْدَنَوْ
Province
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Location in the Philippines
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Coordinates: 07°08′N 124°16′E / 7.133°N 124.267°E / 7.133; 124.267
Country	Philippines
Region	Bangsamoro
Plebiscite	September 17, 2022
Transition period	September 18, 2022 - January 9, 2023
Capital	Datu Odin Sinsuat
Largest city	Cotabato City
Government
• Governor	Disputed Abdulraof A. Macacua Ainee Sinsuat
• Vice Governor	Vacant or Sharifudin Tucao Mastura
• Representative	Sittie Shahara I. Mastura
Area
• Total	3,988.82 km (1,540.09 sq mi)
Population
• Total	926,037
• Density	230/km (600/sq mi)
Demonym	Maguindanaon
Divisions
• Independent cities	1 Cotabato City (Independent component city)
• Component cities	0
• Municipalities	12 Barira Buldon Datu Blah T. Sinsuat Datu Odin Sinsuat Kabuntalan Matanog Northern Kabuntalan Parang Sultan Kudarat Sultan Mastura Talitay Upi
• Districts	Legislative districts of Maguindanao del Norte
Time zone	UTC+8 (PHT)
Spoken languages	Iranun Maguindanaon Mëranaw Teduray Tagalog English
Income classification	4th class

Maguindanao del Norte, officially the Province of Maguindanao del Norte (Maguindanaon: Dairat nu Utara Magindanaw, Jawi: دَاِيْرَتْ نُوْ اُوْتَرَ مَڬِنْدَنَوْ; Iranun: Perobinsia a Pangutaran Magindanao, ڤروبنسيا ا ڤڠوترن مڬیندانو), is a province in the Philippines located in the Bangsamoro region in Mindanao. Its capital is the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat. It borders Cotabato province to the east, Lanao del Sur to the north, Maguindanao del Sur to the south-east, and Sultan Kudarat to the south.

The province's largest city, Cotabato City, is administratively independent from the province but is grouped for congressional representation.

History

 Spain 1521–1898
 United States of America 1898–1942
 Japan 1942–1945
 Philippines 1946–present

Foundation

The idea of creating a province in the present territory of Maguindanao del Norte dates back to 2006 when the province of Shariff Kabunsuan briefly existed for two years before being reverted as part of Maguindanao.

Maguindanao del Norte was formed when Maguindanao province was split into two provinces; the other province being Maguindanao del Sur. The division occurred following a plebiscite on September 17, 2022 which ratified Republic Act 11550 wherein it proposed the partitioning of the province. Former Maguindanao Vice Governor Ainee Sinsuat was expected to become the acting governor of the newly formed Maguindanao del Norte province. However an issue arose since the determination of the first set of officials of the province presumes that the plebiscite was held prior to the 2022 national and local elections. However the plebiscite was postponed to a date after the elections. This led to the Commission on Elections to come up with a legal opinion. The position was issued on September 28, 2022, where the election body conclude that only the Department of the Interior and Local Government could appoint the first officials of the province.

Sinsuat took oath as the first governor of the province on October 13, 2022 with former Maguindanao Provincial Board member Sharifudin Mastura as her vice governor. A transition period would take place until January 9, 2023. On April 28, 2023, President Bongbong Marcos appointed Abdulraof Macacua as the full pledged governor of the province while Sinsuat was appointed as the vice governor. On August 14, 2023, Sinsuat vacated her position as vice governor and revived her claim as the legitimate governor. Both the national and Bangsamoro regional government does not recognize Sinsuat's claim.

Geography

Maguindanao del Norte has a total area of 3,988.82 square kilometers (1,540.09 sq mi). The province is bordered to the north by Lanao del Sur, to the east by Cotabato, to the southwest by Maguindanao del Sur, and to the south by Sultan Kudarat. It has an outlying island near the mainland called Bongo Island, which falls under its jurisdiction.

Administrative divisions

Maguindanao del Norte is composed of 1 independent city, 12 municipalities, and 3 legislative districts.

•  †  Capital municipality
•   Municipality
•  ∗∗  Independent component city (only geographically grouped with the province)
• ∞ Largest settlement

City or municipality DistrictPSGC unknown Population ±% p.a. AreaPSGC unknown Density Barangay Coordinates (2020) (2015) km sq mi /km /sq mi Barira 1st 3.8% 36,143 30,004 3.61% 392.61 151.59 92 240 14 7°28′15″N 124°21′23″E / 7.4708°N 124.3563°E / 7.4708; 124.3563 (Barira) Buldon 1st 4.2% 39,684 35,282 2.26% 429.40 165.79 92 240 15 7°30′33″N 124°22′17″E / 7.5093°N 124.3714°E / 7.5093; 124.3714 (Buldon) Cotabato City∞ ∗∗ Lone — 325,079 299,438 1.58% 176.00 67.95 1,800 4,700 37 7°13′15″N 124°14′48″E / 7.2208°N 124.2466°E / 7.2208; 124.2466 (Cotabato City) Datu Blah T. Sinsuat 2nd 3.0% 28,243 25,024 2.33% 147.21 56.84 190 490 13 6°55′38″N 123°58′18″E / 6.9272°N 123.9716°E / 6.9272; 123.9716 (Datu Blah T. Sinsuat) Datu Odin Sinsuat † 2nd 12.4% 116,768 99,210 3.15% 461.80 178.30 250 650 34 7°01′25″N 124°18′57″E / 7.0236°N 124.3159°E / 7.0236; 124.3159 (Datu Odin Sinsuat) Kabuntalan 2nd 2.7% 25,439 17,276 7.65% 371.08 143.27 69 180 17 7°07′03″N 124°23′04″E / 7.1176°N 124.3844°E / 7.1176; 124.3844 (Kabuntalan) Matanog 1st 3.8% 36,034 29,770 3.70% 146.50 56.56 250 650 8 7°26′17″N 124°15′14″E / 7.4380°N 124.2539°E / 7.4380; 124.2539 (Matanog) Northern Kabuntalan 2nd 2.8% 26,277 25,232 0.78% 106.77 41.22 250 650 11 7°10′13″N 124°25′52″E / 7.1703°N 124.4311°E / 7.1703; 124.4311 (Northern Kabuntalan) Parang 1st 10.9% 102,914 89,194 2.76% 850.78 328.49 120 310 25 7°22′32″N 124°16′02″E / 7.3756°N 124.2671°E / 7.3756; 124.2671 (Parang) Sultan Kudarat 1st 11.1% 105,121 95,201 1.91% 712.91 275.26 150 390 39 7°16′45″N 124°18′12″E / 7.2793°N 124.3032°E / 7.2793; 124.3032 (Sultan Kudarat (Nuling)) Sultan Mastura 1st 2.7% 25,331 22,261 2.49% 242.07 93.46 100 260 13 7°18′15″N 124°16′46″E / 7.3043°N 124.2795°E / 7.3043; 124.2795 (Sultan Mastura) Talitay 2nd 1.9% 17,463 14,863 3.12% 62.96 24.31 280 730 9 7°01′42″N 124°23′45″E / 7.0283°N 124.3957°E / 7.0283; 124.3957 (Sultan Sumagka (Talitay)) Upi 2nd 6.3% 59,004 53,583 1.85% 742.95 286.85 79 200 23 7°00′38″N 124°09′45″E / 7.0106°N 124.1625°E / 7.0106; 124.1625 (Upi) Total 618,421 536,900 2.73% — — — — 258 (see GeoGroup box) Coordinates are sortable by latitude. (Italicized entries indicate the generic location. Otherwise, they mark the city or town center). Total figures exclude the independent component city of Cotabato, which is geographically within and traditionally grouped with the province. The city of Cotabato, which is geographically within and traditionally grouped with the province, is independent from the province and does not vote for provincial officials. Only votes with Maguindanao del Norte for representation in the various national legislatures. Dashes (—) in cells indicate unavailable information.

Demographics

According to the 2020 census conducted before the province's creation, Maguindanao del Norte has a population of 926,037 people, with a population density of 230 inhabitants per square kilometer or 600 inhabitants per square mile. The predominant ethnic group is the Maguindanaon.

Economy

Transportation and storage, other non-agricultural services, food and accommodation services is becoming the fastest growing sector in the province. Agricultural activities include forestry and fishing.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, Maguindanao del Norte had improved its economic growth from 7.8 percent in 2021 (before its establishment) to 8.8 percent in 2022. The province had a Gross Domestic Product of 78.01 billion Philippine pesos in 2022.

Notable people

• Orlando Quevedo – Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
• Elias Lumayog Ayuban Jr. – second bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao.
• Noel Felongco – Lead Convenor of National Anti-Poverty Commission
• Imah Dumagay – Stand-up comedian based in Dubai
• Romero Duno – Professional Boxer
• Jay Jaboneta – Blogger, Philanthropist, Media Advocate, and Online Community Organizer
• Kublai Millan – Prolific Artist
• Ben Farrales – Fashion Designer, known for his muslim inspired terno designs

Notes

1. Recognized by the national and Bangsamoro regional government.
2. Claimant since August 14, 2023.
3. Sinsuat was officially Macacua's vice governor until she vacated the position on August 14, 2023 to claim the gubernatorial position from Macacua.
4. Mastura assumed the position of acting vice governor under Sinsuat in the same day the latter claimed the gubernatorial position.

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v t e Places adjacent to Maguindanao del Norte
Lanao del Sur Moro Gulf Maguindanao del Norte Cotabato Sultan Kudarat Maguindanao del Sur

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v t e Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Regional center Cotabato City (de facto) Parang, Maguindanao del Norte (de jure) Provinces Basilan Lanao del Sur Maguindanao del Norte Maguindanao del Sur Tawi-Tawi Independent component cities Cotabato City Component cities Lamitan Marawi Provincial capitals Bongao Buluan Datu Odin Sinsuat Lamitan Marawi Municipalities Akbar Al-Barka Amai Manabilang Ampatuan Bacolod-Kalawi Balabagan Balindong Barira Bayang Binidayan Bongao Buadiposo-Buntong Bubong Buldon Buluan Butig Calanogas Datu Abdullah Sangki Datu Anggal Midtimbang Datu Blah T. Sinsuat Datu Hoffer Ampatuan Datu Montawal Datu Odin Sinsuat Datu Paglas Datu Piang Datu Salibo Datu Saudi-Ampatuan Datu Unsay Ditsaan-Ramain Ganassi General Salipada K. Pendatun Guindulungan Hadji Mohammad Ajul Hadji Muhtamad Kabuntalan Kadayangan Kapai Kapalawan Kapatagan Languyan Lantawan Ligawasan Lumba-Bayabao Lumbaca-Unayan Lumbatan Lumbayanague Madalum Madamba Maguing Malabang Malidegao Maluso Mamasapano Mangudadatu Mapun Marantao Marogong Masiu Matanog Mulondo Nabalawag Old Kaabakan Northern Kabuntalan Pagalungan Pagayawan Paglat Pahamuddin Pandag Panglima Sugala Parang (Maguindanao del Norte) Piagapo Picong Poona Bayabao Pualas Rajah Buayan Saguiaran Sapa-Sapa Shariff Aguak Shariff Saydona Mustapha Sibutu Simunul Sitangkai South Ubian South Upi Sultan Dumalondong Sultan Kudarat Sultan Mastura Sultan sa Barongis Sumisip Tabuan-Lasa Tagoloan II Talayan Talitay Tamparan Tandubas Taraka Tipo-Tipo Tubaran Tuburan Tugaya Tugunan Turtle Islands Ungkaya Pukan Upi Wao Other Special Geographic Area Clusters Sulu (part of BARMM from 2019–2024) Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines v t e Provinces of the Philippines Abra Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Aklan Albay Antique Apayao Aurora Basilan Bataan Batanes Batangas Benguet Biliran Bohol Bukidnon Bulacan Cagayan Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Camiguin Capiz Catanduanes Cavite Cebu Cotabato Davao de Oro Davao del Norte Davao del Sur Davao Occidental Davao Oriental Dinagat Islands Eastern Samar Guimaras Ifugao Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur Iloilo Isabela Kalinga La Union Laguna Lanao del Norte Lanao del Sur Leyte Maguindanao del Norte Maguindanao del Sur Marinduque Masbate Misamis Occidental Misamis Oriental Mountain Province Negros Occidental Negros Oriental Northern Samar Nueva Ecija Nueva Vizcaya Occidental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro Palawan Pampanga Pangasinan Quezon Quirino Rizal Romblon Samar Sarangani Siquijor Sorsogon South Cotabato Southern Leyte Sultan Kudarat Sulu Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Tarlac Tawi-Tawi Zambales Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Sur Zamboanga Sibugay v t e   Administrative divisions of the Philippines Capital Manila (National Capital Region) Island groups Luzon Visayas Mindanao Regions Administrative I – Ilocos Region II – Cagayan Valley III – Central Luzon IV-A – Calabarzon Mimaropa – Southwestern Tagalog Region V – Bicol Region VI – Western Visayas VII – Central Visayas VIII – Eastern Visayas IX – Zamboanga Peninsula X – Northern Mindanao XI – Davao Region XII – Soccsksargen XIII – Caraga Region CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region NCR – National Capital Region NIR – Negros Island Region Autonomous BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Provinces Abra Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Aklan Albay Antique Apayao Aurora Basilan Bataan Batanes Batangas Benguet Biliran Bohol Bukidnon Bulacan Cagayan Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Camiguin Capiz Catanduanes Cavite Cebu Cotabato Davao de Oro Davao del Norte Davao del Sur Davao Occidental Davao Oriental Dinagat Islands Eastern Samar Guimaras Ifugao Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur Iloilo Isabela Kalinga La Union Laguna Lanao del Norte Lanao del Sur Leyte Maguindanao del Norte Maguindanao del Sur Marinduque Masbate Misamis Occidental Misamis Oriental Mountain Province Negros Occidental Negros Oriental Northern Samar Nueva Ecija Nueva Vizcaya Occidental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro Palawan Pampanga Pangasinan Quezon Quirino Rizal Romblon Samar Sarangani Siquijor Sorsogon South Cotabato Southern Leyte Sultan Kudarat Sulu Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Tarlac Tawi-Tawi Zambales Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Sur Zamboanga Sibugay Cities List of cities in the Philippines Municipalities List of cities and municipalities in the Philippines Barangays Lists of barangays by province Poblacion Other subdivisions Puroks Sitios List of primary LGUs Legislative districts Metropolitan areas Special Geographic Area Proposed Formally proposed provinces Autonomous regions Cordillera Historical Former provinces Sub-provinces Regions Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Southern Tagalog

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