Lumba-Bayabao Postal Codes: 9703 | Lanao del Sur, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Key Facts

Lumba-Bayabao is a municipality located in the province of Lanao del Sur, within the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Situated in the central part of Lanao del Sur, this landlocked municipality lies approximately 800 kilometers southeast of Manila and serves as an important local administrative center in the region. Covering an area of approximately 640 square kilometers, Lumba-Bayabao is home to a population of around 45,000 people, predominantly from the Maranao ethnic group who maintain rich cultural traditions and practices. The municipality is divided into 38 barangays, which serve as the fundamental administrative units for local governance and community organization. The landscape of Lumba-Bayabao is characterized by rolling hills, agricultural lands, and proximity to Lake Lanao, which significantly influences the local climate and economy. As a municipality within the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Lumba-Bayabao benefits from the region's special administrative status that allows for greater autonomy in cultural, educational, and legal matters. The local economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with rice, corn, and coconut cultivation being the main sources of livelihood for residents. For those seeking to access postal code information for the barangays within Lumba-Bayabao, detailed postal data is available for each of the 38 constituent communities.

Neighboring Regions

• Bumbaran
• Maguing
• Kapai
• Lumba-Bayabao (Butig)
• Tamparan
• Masiu
• Lumbatan
• Lumbayanague