Taraka is a municipality in Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, made up of 43 barangays with a 2020 census population of 29,558. It is registered under PSGC code 1903627000 and uses ZIP code 9627. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Taraka.
About Taraka
Taraka 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 43 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 29,558 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1903627000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 9627.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Taraka.
Location and Geography
Taraka is located in Lanao del Sur within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines. The municipality includes 43 barangays.
Taraka sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Lanao del Sur, including Bacolod-Kalawi, Balabagan, Balindong, Bayang.
Festivals and Events in Taraka
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Barangays in Taraka
Taraka is divided into 43 barangays under PSGC code 1903627000.
Travel Tips for Taraka
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 Taraka.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Taraka in the Philippine Administrative System
Taraka is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1903627000. 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), Taraka 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 43 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Taraka 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 Taraka
What is Taraka known for?
Taraka 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 Taraka located?
Taraka is located in Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1903627000.
How many barangays does Taraka have?
Taraka has 43 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Taraka?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Taraka has a recorded population of 29,558.
What is the ZIP code of Taraka?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Taraka is 9627.
What cities or municipalities are near Taraka?
Nearby localities in Lanao del Sur include Bacolod-Kalawi, Balabagan, Balindong, Bayang.
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Administrative and geographic data for Taraka 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 →