[citation needed] During the American colonial presence in the country Sultan Mangking Sugador was appointed by the American government as Municipal District President, a position equal to the rank of Municipal Mayor, although lesser in power than the latter.

[citation needed] Sultan Mangking Sugador became popular by his royal title that American officials started calling the town Tamparan.

The creation of the Municipality of Tamparan could be traced way back to the Commonwealth Government of the Philippines under then-President Manuel L. Quezon.

[citation needed] Tamparan is located on the eastern part of Lanao del Sur.

It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Taraka, on the south by Poona-Bayabao, and on the west by Lake Lanao.

Tamparan and Marawi City are connected by road passing through the municipalities of Ditsaan-Ramain, Bubong, Buadi-Puso Buntong, Mulondo and Taraka.

Generally, the municipality is under the fourth type of climate characterized by even distribution of rainfall through the year.