Balindong, Lanao del Sur
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| Coordinates: 07°55′N 124°12′E / 7.917°N 124.200°ECoordinates: 07°55′N 124°12′E / 7.917°N 124.200°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangays | 38 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Junile Usman Rashid Dimaporo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 453.94 km2 (175.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 29,180 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9318 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)63 |
| Income class | 4th municipal income class |
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| Electorate | 13,670 voters as of 2016 |
| Website | www |
Balindong (formerly Watu) is a sixth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 29,180 people.
Balindong is one of thirty nine (39) municipalities comprising the Province of Lanao del Sur. It lies on the western part of the province. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Marantao, on the south by the municipality of Tugaya. On the east and western side, it is bounded by Lake Lanao and Lanao del Norte respectively.
The Municipality is only 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Marawi City, and 53 kilometres (33 mi) from the nearest seaport of Iligan City.
The total land area of Balindong is approximately 28,650 hectares (70,800 acres). Of this figure, only about 25% is plain or flat suitable for rice farming. By classification, some 37% of the total land area is forest land.
Climate is classified as Type IV characterized by the absence of distinct dry of wet season. Its coldest period is usually during rainy days when temperature dips down to a low 15 °C (59 °F) while the average temperature rises to 27 °C (81 °F) during dry season.
Balindong is politically subdivided into 38 barangays.
The people of Wato (west Masiu) claim descent from Bataraan di kilaten, the first founding ancestor of Masiu Pangampong, his Later descendant were Pondag and Amaloya Thopaan. Thopaan was married to Potri Kaizadan daughter of Aloyodan son of Sarip Kabunsuan of Johore (Malaysia) who in turn descended from Fatima, the daughter of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Thopaan and Kaizadan begot, Angkaya of Masiu, Manzang of Molondo, Dayansalong of Binidayan and Ambo of Lumba a Bayabao,
Angkaya married to Potre Ayowa of Taraka and begot Datu Onggor (father of Balindong bsar), Bayora and Bae Kayowa. Bae Kayowa was married to Datu Sandor of Baloi son of Sarip Bato Lakongan begot Panimbang in Talagian of Maguindanao from a Baloi royal princess, Datu Sandor and Bae Kayowa bore Maruhom Kaharoden and Samar known as Datumaas of Watu and Taraka municipality,
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