Taraka, officially the Municipality of Taraka (Maranao: Inged a Taraka; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 29,558 people.
The oldest mosque and the second oldest mosque in the Philippines called Baab-Ur Rahman Masjid built in Lanao del Sur was located in the town.
History Taraka, before American colonization, was the capital and seat of government of the State of Masiu, Confederate States of Lanao.
It was officially declared as a separate and distinct municipality in accordance with Executive Order No. 21 dated June 25, 1963.
The royal title of "Sultan sa Masiu" is traditionally confirmed in this municipality.
Geography Barangays Taraka is politically subdivided into 43 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
Bandera Buisan Boriongan Borowa Buadi Dingun Buadi Amao Buadi Amunta Buadi Amunud Buadi Arorao Buadi Atopa Buadi Dayomangga Buadi Ongcalo Bucalan Cadayonan Bagumbayan Caramat Carandangan Calopaan Datu Ma-as Dilabayan Dimayon Gapao Balindong Ilian Lumasa Lumbac Bagoaingud Lumbac Bubong Maindang Lumbac Pitakus Malungun Mangayao Maruhom Masolun Moriatao Loksa Datu Pagalamatan Pindolonan Pitakus Ririk Salipongan Lumasa Proper (Salvador Conch) Sambolawan Samporna Salamatollah Somiorang Bandingun Sigayan Proper Sunggod Sundig Supangan Tupa-an Buadiatupa
Climate
Demographics
Economy Poverty Incidence of
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
References
External links Taraka Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System