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Maguindanao del Norte

Province in BARMM

Maguindanao del Norte is a 4th-class province in the Philippines. It is part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao located in Mindanao. It was created in 2022 when Maguindanao province was split into two: Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur. 

The province is composed of 1 city and 12 municipalities. Its capital is Datu Odin Sinsuat.

Population
1,124,811 (2024)

Registered voters
530,526 (2025)

Provincial Government of Maguindanao del Norte

Here are the elected officials leading the province of Maguindanao del Norte. Click the link to know about the full list of powers and duties of the governor and vice governor.

Governor
Governor Name

Tucao Ong Mastura

Tucao Ong Mastura has been serving as governor of Maguindanao del Norte since 2025. He is known as a local “kingmaker” due to his… Read More

Vice Governor
Vice Governor Name

Datu Marshall Ibrhaim Sinsuat

Ibraim “Marshall” Sinsuat is the incumbent vice governor of Maguindanao del Norte following the 2025 national and local elections…Read More

Congressional District Representative

Below  are the legislators representing the congressional districts of Maguindanao del Norte in the Philippine House of Representatives. 
Click here to know more about the powers and duties of district representatives.

Rep Name

Sittie Shahara Ibrahim Mastura

Lone District
Cities and Municipalities in Maguindanao del Norte
Barira +
Mayor: Abdul Rauf Dalao Tomawis Vice Mayor: Bahrain Macao Dagalangit
Councilors: Boting Romanggar Mama, Mahadi Dirangaren Amatonding, Jamel Macadiar Macauyag, Reza Tomawis Macarimbang, Bocari Pandi Tomawis, Khalid Manabilang Dimasangkay, Rajib Dalao Hadjiracman, Macko Mangutara Malambut
Buldon +
Mayor: Pahmia Aratuc Manalao Vice Mayor: Abolais Aratuc Manalao
Councilors: Atty.Cairoden Pandapatan Pangunotan, Kusain Dimao Ali, Anwar Macao Abdullah, Saakina Ringgao Diron, Johara Mimbantas Tomawis, Mcarthur Minalang Manalao, Naisa Macarao Saranga, Macmod Manabael H.Ali
Datu Blah T. Sinsuat +
Mayor: Raida Tomawis Sinsuat Vice Mayor: Mikhaela Marsha Tomawis Sinsuat
Councilors: Datu Ciayeed Maco Sinsuat, Archie Mamadra Sinsuat, Datudido Aman Mama, Gamassy Junaid Mustapha, Bong Ali Kuga, Aldrin Manalo Empal, Bil Sarile Sinsuat, Mantingan Talib Talib
Datu Odin Sinsuat – Provincial Capital +

Datu Odin Sinsuat, formerly known as Dinaig, is a 2nd-class municipality in the Philippines. It is the provincial capital of Maguindanao del Norte in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, located in Mindanao.

It has a population of 116,768 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 461.80 square kilometers. It consists of 34 barangays.

In the 2022 elections, the municipality had 81,676 registered voters.

Population
99,210 (2015)
116,768 (2020)

Mayor: Abdulmain Pasagui Abas Vice Mayor: Bobsteel Ibrahim Sinsuat
Councilors: Sophia Maliga Abas, Rahib Maton Diocolano, Datu Uga Abas Sinsuat, Norodin Maliga Abas, Datu Mohammad Seismundo Sinsuat, Sorab Ambolodito Lumanggal, Sheng Cartllo Druz Ali, Teodro Tubania Moinggit
Kabuntalan +
Mayor: Datu Sharif Durado Diocolano Vice Mayor: Datu Rahaf Durado Diocolano
Councilors: Janjalani Nor Kusain, Sidik Kusain Hadjinor, Ebrahim Salim Bagundang, Rayan Guiamelon Alamada, Anwar Radtak Salik, Datu Bara Emlan Lauban Jr., Datuguinda Utto Ali, Laila Fbrahim Sionga
Matanog +
Mayor: Zohria Saglayan Bansil-Guro Vice Mayor: Sanaira Ibay Ali
Councilors: Malik Talib Pandi, Nasser Macarangkat Buat, Abdul Aziz Saglayan Lidasan, Kabiladas Bakar Masakal, Jamael Baulo Casanguan, Mahde Sadat Guiamaludin, Guiamal Lumabas Talib, Zainodin Maulana Musa
Northern Kabuntalan +
Mayor: Datu Umbra Bayam Dilangalen Vice Mayor: Datu Mohammad Shaffie Cando Bayam
Councilors: Mary Jane Cando Bayam, Moy Ali Abpi, Hassan Macacua Wahab, Datu Racken Dilangalen, Faisal Gampong Pendi, Moks Kamsa Bagundang, Ef-Ef Guiani Bayam, Fasser Panalunsong Mamalangkas
Parang +
Mayor: Cahar Pendat Ibay Vice Mayor: Abdul Taha Ali
Councilors: Talib Macaumbang Abo III, Engineer Usop Ganduan, Hadja Noraina Amir Ito, Habib Dahd Shyfullah, Cyrelle Grijalod Saavedra, Zack Mamaklay Kasim, Norhaina Kadir Dicay, Margan Tablazon Fernandez
Sultan Kudarat +
Mayor: Datu Shameem Biruar Mastura Vice Mayor: Norhaina Mastura Maik
Councilors: Saman Lawa Abdul, Abas Dalinding Ahmad, Kadapi Minandang Taruyan, Dindin Binansang Kadir, Moner Abdullah Ali, Aga Doton Doton Mokamad, Akmad Embang Molok, Salman Datumanong Salik
Sultan Mastura +
Mayor: Armando Talusan Mastura Vice Mayor: Esmail Vitor Buradtong
Councilors: Maulana Abdulhamid, Aslam Alongan, Esmael Adam Siaman, Yusop Adam Abbas, Swebb Ahmad Mala, Sadat Kasim Odin, Johari Anglob Pangal, Paisal Panda Mustapha
Talitay +
Mayor: Sidik Salilama Amiril Vice Mayor: Musa Salilama Ameril
Councilors: Pinang Sali Lama Ameril, Akmad Datuwan Guiamadel, Galib Datukong Sulaiman, Badrudin Makmok Manan, Kalikod Taib Sally, Rolly Upam Haron, Misuari Kabil Maliga, Muslimin Mamin Watamama
Upi +
Mayor: Ma. Rona Cristina Piang Flores Vice Mayor: Abdila Damda Alabat
Councilors: Saidie Osi Lidasan, Wilfredo Ibañez, Mash Ali Sinsuat, Gina Gavine Bacas, Jay Venancio Olubalang, Neil Christopher Caballero Platon, Alex Peñaloza, Nestor Ricardo Tiban
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