# Pualas

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Municipality in Lanao del Sur, Philippines

Municipality in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines

Pualas بووالاس Municipality Municipality of Pualas Flag Seal Map of Lanao del Sur with Pualas highlighted Interactive map of Pualas Pualas Location within the Philippines Coordinates: 7°49′16″N 124°04′46″E / 7.821028°N 124.079525°E / 7.821028; 124.079525 Country Philippines Region Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Province Lanao del Sur District 2nd district Barangays 23 (see Barangays) Government [1] • Type Sangguniang Bayan • Mayor Al-Ihsan “Mama” M. Ibrahim • Vice Mayor Dialalodin L. Maruhom • Representative Yasser A. Balindong • Municipal Council Members Noraimah S. Lanto Sharieffudin T. Lucman Asraf S. Asinda Khalid D. Mutin Nurhan T. Sarip Hosnie D. Saripada Samrodin T. Maruhom Mohammed S. Tanog • Electorate 13,630 voters (2025) Area [2] • Total 182.89 km2 (70.61 sq mi) Elevation 937 m (3,074 ft) Highest elevation 1,443 m (4,734 ft) Lowest elevation 696 m (2,283 ft) Population (2024 census)[3] • Total 18,020 • Density 98.53/km2 (255.2/sq mi) • Households 2,498 Economy • Income class 5th municipal income class • Poverty incidence 21.75 % (2021)[4] • Revenue ₱ 14.34 million (2024) • Assets ₱ 165 million (2024) • Expenditure ₱ 132.8 million (2024) • Liabilities ₱ 55.73 million (2024) Service provider • Electricity Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO) Time zone UTC+8 (PST) ZIP code 9313 PSGC 1903623000 IDD : area code +63 (0)63 Native languages Maranao Tagalog

**Pualas**, officially the **Municipality of Pualas** ([Maranao](/source/Maranao_language): *Inged a Pualas*; [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language): *Bayan ng Pualas*), is a [municipality](/source/Municipality_of_the_Philippines) in the [province](/source/Philippine_Province) of [Lanao del Sur](/source/Lanao_del_Sur), [Philippines](/source/Philippines). According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,526 people.[5]

## History

On June 21, 1953, by the virtue of Executive Order No. 1516 Pualas was created with 39 barangay. By December 14, 1985, by the issuance of executive order no. 108 Only 23 were retained.[6]

## Geography

### Barangays

Pualas is politically subdivided into 23 [barangays](/source/Barangay). Each barangay consists of [puroks](/source/Purok) while some have [sitios](/source/Sitios).

- Badak

- Bantayan

- Basagad

- Bolinsong

- Boring

- Bualan

- Danugan

- Dapao

- Diamla

- Gadongan

- Ingud

- Linuk

- Lumbac

- Maligo

- Masao

- Notong

- Porug

- Romagondong

- Talambo ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))

- Tamlang

- Tomarompong

- Tuka

- Yaran

### Climate

Climate data for Pualas, Lanao del Sur Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25 (77) 25 (77) 25 (77) 26 (79) 25 (77) 24 (75) 24 (75) 24 (75) 24 (75) 24 (75) 24 (75) 25 (77) 25 (76) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19 (66) 19 (66) 19 (66) 20 (68) 20 (68) 20 (68) 19 (66) 19 (66) 19 (66) 20 (68) 20 (68) 19 (66) 19 (67) Average precipitation mm (inches) 236 (9.3) 225 (8.9) 244 (9.6) 235 (9.3) 304 (12.0) 287 (11.3) 200 (7.9) 175 (6.9) 158 (6.2) 200 (7.9) 287 (11.3) 243 (9.6) 2,794 (110.2) Average rainy days 24.3 22.3 26.0 27.2 28.3 27.2 25.8 24.8 22.2 25.4 27.2 25.8 306.5 Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7]

## Demographics

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Population census of Pualas Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1918 3,307 — 1939 4,708 +1.70% 1948 6,704 +4.01% 1960 8,242 +1.74% 1970 7,705 −0.67% 1975 11,776 +8.88% 1980 6,284 −11.80% 1990 7,177 +1.34% 1995 8,259 +2.67% 2000 7,887 −0.98% 2007 17,962 +12.02% 2010 11,163 −15.89% 2015 12,866 +2.74% 2020 14,526 +2.59% 2024 18,020 +5.31% Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12]

### Language

[Maranao](/source/Maranao_language) is the native language of Pualas. However, most of the inhabitants can speak Filipino, Cebuana, and English.

### Religion

Pualas, which has a predominantly Muslim population.

## Economy

**Poverty Incidence of Pualas**

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2000 65.30 2003 58.68 2006 37.40 2009 27.48 2012 72.51 2015 64.50 2018 75.91 2021 21.75 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

## Local Government

See also: [Municipalities of the Philippines](/source/Municipalities_of_the_Philippines)

Pualas is governed primarily by the mayor, the vice mayor and the [SB Members](/source/Sangguniang_Bayan)

## Culture

Pualas has a predominantly Muslim populace wherein selling and distribution of alcoholic drinks, illegal drugs, and gambling is forbidden.

## Education

Pualas National High School is a public High School Located at Barangay Talambo. It was founded in 1969. It offers education for junior and senior high school.[21]

## Gallery

		- At Bantyan, Pualas

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Municipality of Pualas](https://lgu201.dilg.gov.ph/view.php?r=15&p=36&m=23) | [(DILG)](/source/Department_of_Interior_and_Local_Government)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-popcen2015_r3_2-0)** ["2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density"](https://www.psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/_POPCEN%20Report%20No.%203.pdf) (PDF). *Philippine Statistics Authority*. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0117-1453](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0117-1453). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210525030629/https://www.psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/_POPCEN%20Report%20No.%203.pdf) (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates"](https://www.psa.gov.ph/content/psa-releases-2021-city-and-municipal-level-poverty-estimates). Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President"](https://psa.gov.ph/content/2024-census-population-popcen-population-counts-declared-official-president). Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Loading..."](http://lgu-profile.dilg-armm.ph/municipality/eyJpdiI6IjZOUnRuNkdNeDgrR09aWHp1Z0wwZ1E9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoidStXQnJMWElIdHRJT3IxYkpOdVU2UT09IiwibWFjIjoiODlhMDNjMjk2NmU2MDRmNjRhMzBkZTQ5NGExZjRjOWI1YTllYTVkMWMyYjFkYzIyZmMzN2Q1YWJiZjM3MWI3ZSJ9/eyJpdiI6IkpleXZrTk40VW1LZUducUhRQ1RGMXc9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiekYycjZ3eFJrbzIzNklsTEhXOFRoZz09IiwibWFjIjoiM2I3YTllNmI4MzI0ODUzNTAzNzg5MTY1YmI3MmU0NjRiM2Y2YzYwNzRiNzk3YWYxNGExOTYwMDYxY2FmMTU4NyJ9) *lgu-profile.dilg-armm.ph*. Retrieved 28 April 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-met_norms_7-0)** ["Ganassi, Lanao del Sur : Average Temperatures and Rainfall"](https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/modelclimate/ganassi_philippines_1713271). Meteoblue. Retrieved 24 January 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President"](https://psa.gov.ph/content/2024-census-population-popcen-population-counts-declared-official-president). Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-PSA15–19_9-0)** Census of Population (2015). [*Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population*](https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/phcd/2022-12/2015%2520population%2520counts%2520Summary_0.xlsx). [Philippine Statistics Authority](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority). Retrieved 20 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NSO10–19_10-0)** Census of Population and Housing (2010). [*Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities*](https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/phcd/2022-12/Population%2520and%2520Annual%2520Growth%2520Rates%2520for%2520The%2520Philippines%2520and%2520Its%2520Regions%252C%2520Provinces%252C%2520and%2520Highly%2520Urbanized%2520Cities%2520Based%2520on%25201990%252C%25202000%252C%2520and%25202010%2520Censuses.pdf) (PDF). [National Statistics Office](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority#National_Statistics_Office). Retrieved 29 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NSO07-19_11-0)** Censuses of Population (1903–2007). [*Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007*](https://archive.org/download/PhilippinesCensusofPopulationLGUs19032007). [National Statistics Office](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority#National_Statistics_Office).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-LWUA-PopulationData_12-0)** ["Province of"](http://122.54.214.222/population/MunPop.asp?prov=). *Municipality Population Data*. [Local Water Utilities Administration](/source/Local_Water_Utilities_Administration) Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Poverty incidence (PI):"](https://psa.gov.ph/content/poverty-incidence-pi). Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf) (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20(Full%20Report)_1.pdf) (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf) (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates%20Publication%20(1).pdf) (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx). Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates"](https://psa.gov.ph/content/psa-releases-2018-municipal-and-city-level-poverty-estimates). Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates"](https://www.psa.gov.ph/content/psa-releases-2021-city-and-municipal-level-poverty-estimates). Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Pualas National High School"](https://www.edukasyon.ph/schools/pualas-national-high-school). Retrieved 28 April 2023.

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Pualas](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Pualas).

- [Pualas Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index](https://cmci.dti.gov.ph/lgu-profile.php?lgu=Pualas)

- [Philippine Standard Geographic Code](https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/barangays/1903623000)

- [Philippine Census Information](https://web.archive.org/web/20131004104825/http://census.gov.ph/)

- [Local Governance Performance Management System](http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=1&frmIdProvince=94&frmIdLgu=1662)

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