Masiu is a municipality in Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, made up of 35 barangays with a 2020 census population of 36,803. It is registered under PSGC code 1903618000 and uses ZIP code 9701. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Masiu.
About Masiu
Masiu is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 35 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 36,803 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1903618000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 9701.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Masiu.
Location and Geography
Masiu is located in Lanao del Sur within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines. The municipality includes 35 barangays.
Masiu sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Lanao del Sur, including Bacolod-Kalawi, Balabagan, Balindong, Bayang.
Festivals and Events in Masiu
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Barangays in Masiu
Masiu is divided into 35 barangays under PSGC code 1903618000.
Travel Tips for Masiu
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Masiu.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Masiu in the Philippine Administrative System
Masiu is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1903618000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Masiu is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 35 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Masiu is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Lanao del Sur in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
People Also Ask About Masiu
What is Masiu known for?
Masiu is a municipality in Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Masiu located?
Masiu is located in Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1903618000.
How many barangays does Masiu have?
Masiu has 35 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Masiu?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Masiu has a recorded population of 36,803.
What is the ZIP code of Masiu?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Masiu is 9701.
What cities or municipalities are near Masiu?
Nearby localities in Lanao del Sur include Bacolod-Kalawi, Balabagan, Balindong, Bayang.
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Administrative and geographic data for Masiu follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →