Norala

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Norala
Municipality
Municipality of Norala
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiنورالله
Flag of NoralaFlagOfficial seal of NoralaSeal
Nickname(s): "Land of the Dreamweavers"
"Rice Bowl of the South"
Motto(s): Mayad nga Norala, Mayad Gid
Map of South Cotabato with Norala highlightedMap of South Cotabato with Norala highlighted
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Norala is located in PhilippinesNoralaNoralaLocation within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°33′N 124°40′E / 6.55°N 124.67°E / 6.55; 124.67
CountryPhilippines
RegionSoccsksargen
ProvinceSouth Cotabato
District 2nd district
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorClemente B. Fedoc
 • Vice MayorVictor Y. Balayon
 • RepresentativeFerdinand L. Hernandez
 • Electorate29,864 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total123.20 km2 (47.57 sq mi)
Elevation103 m (338 ft)
Highest elevation205 m (673 ft)
Lowest elevation81 m (266 ft)
Population (2020 census)
 • Total46,682
 • Density380/km2 (980/sq mi)
 • Households11,385
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence18.82% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 175.9 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 425.5 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 149.2 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySouth Cotabato 1 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code9508
PSGC126311000
IDD : area code +63 (0)83
Native languagesHiligaynon
Cebuano
Maguindanao
Blaan
Tagalog
Karay-a
Websitenoralascot.gov.ph

Norala, officially the Municipality of Norala (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Norala; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Nurala, Jawi: ايڠد نو نورالله; Kinaray-a: Banwa ka Norala; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Norala; Tagalog: Bayan ng Norala), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,682 people.

History

Norala was created from portions of Dulawan, through Executive Order No. 572 signed by President Elpidio Quirino on March 10, 1953.

Geography

Barangays

Norala is subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Norala, South Cotabato
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 64
(2.5) 		45
(1.8) 		59
(2.3) 		71
(2.8) 		140
(5.5) 		179
(7.0) 		192
(7.6) 		198
(7.8) 		163
(6.4) 		147
(5.8) 		113
(4.4) 		66
(2.6) 		1,437
(56.5)
Average rainy days 12.2 10.3 12.7 15.7 26.0 27.4 28.1 28.2 26.0 26.7 22.9 16.6 252.8
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Blaan and Maguindanaon are the native inhabitants of the municipality.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Norala

10 20 30 40 2006
26.30 2009
33.13 2012
28.52 2015
30.99 2018
24.60 2021
18.82

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Norala | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Executive Order No. 572, s. 1953". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. March 10, 1953. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Norala: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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Places adjacent to Norala
Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Tantangan
Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat Norala
Santo Niño Banga
Province of South Cotabato
Koronadal (capital)
General Santos (largest city)
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