Norala is a municipality in South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, made up of 14 barangays with a 2020 census population of 48,499. It is registered under PSGC code 1206311000 and uses ZIP code 9508. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Norala.
About Norala
Norala is a municipality in the province of South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 14 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 48,499 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1206311000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 9508.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Norala.
Location and Geography
Norala is located in South Cotabato within the SOCCSKSARGEN of the Philippines. The municipality includes 14 barangays.
Norala sits alongside other cities and municipalities of South Cotabato, including Banga, General Santos City, Koronadal City, Lake Sebu.
Festivals and Events in Norala
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Barangays in Norala
Norala is divided into 14 barangays under PSGC code 1206311000.
Travel Tips for Norala
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 Norala.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Norala in the Philippine Administrative System
Norala is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1206311000. 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), Norala 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 14 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Norala is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of South Cotabato in SOCCSKSARGEN.
People Also Ask About Norala
What is Norala known for?
Norala is a municipality in South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Norala located?
Norala is located in South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1206311000.
How many barangays does Norala have?
Norala has 14 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Norala?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Norala has a recorded population of 48,499.
What is the ZIP code of Norala?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Norala is 9508.
What cities or municipalities are near Norala?
Nearby localities in South Cotabato include Banga, General Santos City, Koronadal City, Lake Sebu.
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Administrative and geographic data for Norala 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 →