Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte

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official_name = Municipality of Kauswagan
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map_caption = Map of Lanao del Norte showing the location of Kauswagan.


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = Philippines
subdivision_type1 = Region
subdivision_name1 = Northern Mindanao (Region X)
subdivision_type2 = Province
subdivision_name2 = Lanao del Norte
subdivision_type3 = District
subdivision_name3 = 1st District of Lanao del Norte and Iligan City
subdivision_type4 = Barangays
subdivision_name4 = 13
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Hon. Yasser Sampurna
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established_date = April 25, 1948
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population_total = 23,087
population_density_km2 = 382.36
timezone = PST
utc_offset = +8
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 9202
area_code = 063
website = [http://www.kauswaganldn.gov.ph/index.php?cat1=1 www.kauswaganldn.gov.ph ]

Kauswagan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 23,087 people.

Clearing of the Narciso Ramos Highway

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conflict=Clearing of the Narciso Ramos Highway
partof=Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines
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place=Narciso Ramos Highway, Kauswagan
result=Philippine Victory
combatant1=PHL
combatant2=flagicon image|Flag of Jihad.svg Moro Islamic Liberation Front

The Clearing of the Narciso Ramos Highway was a battle between Philippine forces and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. The main weapons of the Philippines were OV-10 Bronco, LAV-300, Jeeps armed with recoilles launchers and Aurmored Gun Trucks. It was believed that the Narciso Ramos Highway was occupied by MILF forces.

Barangays

Kauswagan is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.

* Bagumbayan (Poblacion)
* Bara-ason
* Cayontor
* Delabayan
* Inudaran
* Kawit Occidental
* Kawit Oriental
* Libertad
* Paiton
* Poblacion
* Tacub
* Tingintingin
* Tugar

External links

* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]