Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Province

Maguindanao del Norte Province

Maguindanao del Norte is one of the two provinces created from the division of the former Maguindanao province in 2022. It covers the northern portion of the Maguindanao basin, with Datu Odin Sinsuat serving as the provincial capital.

PSGC 1700790000 BARMM 13 Cities & Municipalities
13 Cities & Munis
298 Barangays
1.1M Population
10 Listings
2,848 Businesses
Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Maguindanao del Norte
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Maguindanao del Norte is a province in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, made up of 13 cities and municipalities and 298 barangays with a combined 2020 census population of 1,124,811. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 1700790000. This directory documents 0 attractions, 1 festivals, 0 restaurants, 4 places to stay, and 2,848 verified businesses across Maguindanao del Norte.

About Maguindanao del Norte

Maguindanao del Norte is one of the two provinces created from the division of the former Maguindanao province in 2022. It covers the northern portion of the Maguindanao basin, with Datu Odin Sinsuat serving as the provincial capital. The province contains portions of the Mindanao River basin, the longest river in the Philippines. The Maguindanaon people are the dominant indigenous community, known for their kulintang music, malong weaving, and traditional leadership systems rooted in the Sultanate of Maguindanao. The province includes Kakar area (Sultan Naga Dimaporo) and the agricultural plains along the Mindanao River. Cotabato City, though geographically within the province, functions as the regional capital of BARMM.

Maguindanao del Norte is a province in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. It is composed of 13 cities and municipalities covering a total of 298 barangays. The province is administered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

This directory covers 0 attractions, 1 festivals, 4 hotels and accommodations, 0 restaurants, 0 local dishes, and 5 activities across Maguindanao del Norte.

Beyond travel, azifind also lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Maguindanao del Norte, spanning hotels, restaurants, retail, and professional service providers.

Local Directory

Maguindanao del Norte Business & Tourism Directory

Province-wide listings across 13 cities and municipalities, covering 298 barangays.

0 Attractions
1 Festivals
4 Hotels
0 Restaurants
2,848 Businesses
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Attractions No listings yet 0
Beaches None documented 0
Festivals Shariff Kabunsuan Festival 1
Activities Blue Lagoon Exploration 5
Hotels Rockfort Hotel 4
Restaurants No listings yet 0
Rentals No listings yet 0
Local Food No listings yet 0
Businesses Hotel Ava Cuneta 2,848

Top Cities & Municipalities

Most active destinations in Maguindanao del Norte based on total directory listings.

Cotabato City

City
Barangays 37
Hotels 4
Attractions 0
Restaurants 0
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Barira

Barangays 14
Attractions 0
Restaurants 0
Hotels 0
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Buldon

Barangays 15
Attractions 0
Restaurants 0
Hotels 0
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Administrative Index

All Cities & Municipalities of Maguindanao del Norte

Complete index with types, barangay counts, population, and directory listings.

City / Municipality Type Barangays Population Listings
Barira Municipality 14 43,301 -
Buldon Municipality 15 45,676 -
Cotabato City Independent component city 37 383,383 5
Datu Blah T. Sinsuat Municipality 13 32,088 -
Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality 34 152,907 5
Kabuntalan Municipality 17 31,863 -
Matanog Municipality 8 41,146 -
Northern Kabuntalan Municipality 11 30,332 -
Parang Municipality 65 123,209 -
Sultan Kudarat Municipality 39 124,965 -
Sultan Mastura Municipality 13 30,828 -
Talitay Municipality 9 19,750 -
Upi Municipality 23 65,363 -
Province Total 298 1,124,811 10

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B

Municipality · Pop. 43,301

Barira is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 43,301 residents.

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B

Municipality · Pop. 45,676

Buldon is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 45,676 residents.

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C

Independent component city · Pop. 383,383

City of Cotabato is a 1st-class Independent Component City in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 383,383 residents.

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D

Municipality · Pop. 32,088

Datu Blah T. Sinsuat is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 32,088 residents.

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D

Municipality · Pop. 152,907

Datu Odin Sinsuat is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 152,907 residents.

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K

Municipality · Pop. 31,863

Kabuntalan is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 31,863 residents.

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M

Municipality · Pop. 41,146

Matanog is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 41,146 residents.

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N

Municipality · Pop. 30,332

Northern Kabuntalan is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 30,332 residents.

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P

Municipality · Pop. 123,209

Parang is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 123,209 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 124,965

Sultan Kudarat is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 124,965 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 30,828

Sultan Mastura is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 30,828 residents.

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T

Municipality · Pop. 19,750

Talitay is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 19,750 residents.

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U

Upi

Municipality · Pop. 65,363

Upi is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 65,363 residents.

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Businesses & Services in Maguindanao del Norte

Verified hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and professional service providers based in Maguindanao del Norte, searchable by category and city.

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Planning a Trip Across Maguindanao del Norte

Best Time to Visit

The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel across Maguindanao del Norte. Check local weather for each city or municipality before finalizing an itinerary.

Getting Around

Buses and shared vans typically connect the 13 cities and municipalities of Maguindanao del Norte, with tricycles and jeepneys handling shorter trips between barangays within each town.

Where to Base Yourself

Cotabato City is among the most active destinations in Maguindanao del Norte by directory listings, making it a practical base for exploring nearby cities and municipalities.

About Maguindanao del Norte in the Philippine Administrative System

Maguindanao del Norte is a component province of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) classification system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Provinces serve as the primary political subdivisions of the Philippines, each governed by an elected governor and a provincial board.

The 13 cities and municipalities of Maguindanao del Norte collectively cover 298 barangays, the smallest administrative units in the country. Each barangay is governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council responsible for community-level services, dispute resolution, and local peace and order.

People Also Ask About Maguindanao del Norte

How many cities and municipalities are in Maguindanao del Norte?

Maguindanao del Norte has 13 cities and municipalities, comprising 1 cities and 12 municipalities, with a total of 298 barangays.

What is the capital of Maguindanao del Norte?

The provincial capital of Maguindanao del Norte is the seat of the provincial government. Browse the cities and municipalities index to explore the province's administrative centers.

What festivals are held in Maguindanao del Norte?

Maguindanao del Norte hosts 1 documented festivals across its cities and municipalities, ranging from religious fiestas honoring patron saints to cultural and harvest festivals unique to specific communities within the province.

What is Maguindanao del Norte known for?

Maguindanao del Norte is a province in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. It is known for its 13 cities and municipalities, 0 tourist attractions, and a distinct local culture and cuisine that includes 0 documented local dishes.

Where is Maguindanao del Norte located?

Maguindanao del Norte is located in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. It is classified under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 1700790000, and forms part of the administrative structure of the national government.

Are there businesses and service providers listed in Maguindanao del Norte?

Yes, azifind lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Maguindanao del Norte, covering hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, financial services, and other professional service providers, searchable by category and city.

Geographic and administrative data for Maguindanao del Norte follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. About azifind.com →