ILIGAN CITY

Iligan is nestled in the midst of luxuriant natural beauty of Northern Mindanao. It is a city truly blessed and nurtured by Mother Nature. It is protected from typhoons by natural barriers; its terrain is hugged by a long stretch of shoreline along the Iligan Bay.

Its mountains and lush forests hide numerous waterfalls in its embrace, earning for itself the title “City of Waterfalls.” The most famous and awesome of these is the Maria Cristina Falls along the Agus River. Agus and Maria Cristina are sources of hydro electric power for most of Mindanao’s requirements. Spring like Timoga and Taytay are sources of cool and pristine water for swimming resorts that provide relief from summer heat. The coastline as well offers beaches and picnic grounds.

The rich soil, even rainfall distribution, and ideal topography provide suitable conditions for diverse agricultural ventures.

With all the natural wonders and blessing bestowed upon the city, the most prized asset of Iligan is still the warm and vibrant hospitality of its people. Both natives and people of different ethnicity all come together to make Iligan their home.

Location:
Iligan City is situated in Northern Mindanao (Region 10). Approximately 800 kilometers southeast of Manila. The City is part of the first district of the province of Lanao del Norte.

Date Created:
June 16, 1950 under R.A. 525

Land Area:
81,337 hectares (813.37 sq. km.)

Climate:
Short dry season (for one to three months). Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year.

Population:
308,046(Aug.2007 NSO Census)

No. of Barangays:
44

Religion:
Predominantly Roman Catholic

Major Dialect:
Cebuano

Cultural Minority:
Higaonons, Maranao, Kolibugan

City Classification:
Highly urbanized

Industries:
12 Manufacturing Plants

Banks:
24
(4 public; 20 private)

Tourism:
24 waterfalls, 8 springs, 15 caves

School:
285 schools
(127 public; 139 private; 19 madrasah)
including vocational and technical schools

Literacy Rate:
94.71

Health Facilities:
5 hospitals (4 private; 1 public),
49 Brgy. Health centers,
1 Main Health Center

Seaports:
1 public port;
9 private & 2 fishing ports

Power:
3 hydro-electric power plants

Communication
  • • 4 Digital Telephone Systems
  • • 2 Wireless Telephone Systems (Smart Comm. Inc. & Globe)
  • • 2 Cable Stations
  • • 1 TV Station
  • • 8 Radio Stations
  • • Messengerial Agencies / Cargo Forwarders
  • • 1 Post Office
  • • 4 newspaper publications
  • • 4 Internet Service Companies (Iligan Global Access Network, MARANET, Weblink & Philweb) & other private internet cafes located within the city
Transport:
Land - 2 Bus companies
Sea - 4 shipping lines

SIGHTS TO BEHOLD

MARIA CRISTINA FALLS

Iligan’s greatest heritage, the landmark of Iligan City. The most resplendent among the 24 waterfalls. Also known as the “Mother of Industry” and “Fountainhead of Progress.” It is 320 feet high, spews 130 cubic meters per second of water and the veritable source of industrial power in the city. Located at the borders of Barangay Maria Cristina, Ditucalan and Buru-un 9.3 kilometers away from the city proper. Since its water is being harnessed for electric power, full grandeur viewing of the waterfalls is every Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 in the morning.


LIMUNSUDAN FALLS

Limunsudan Falls is literally hidden in a deep ravine, the falls cascading beautifully into a basin-like pool, clean and deep and icy cold. it has an elevation of approximately 420 feet. it is 13.8 kilometers away from the city proper. Access to the falls is through the Iligan Tinago Mountain Resort, manage by the City Tourism Office with an entrance fee of P 10.00

HINDANG FALLS AND CAVES

A 40 ft. high two-tiered waterfalls with a lagoon ideal for swimming. Located at hinterland Barangay Hindang, approximately 20 kilometers from the city. Other attractions of the Barangay are the 6-8 cave clusters. Most caves have narrow entrance with long and deep chambers.
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LANAO DEL NORTE


Located in Northern Mindanao along the northwest and wouthwest coasts of the island, the Lanao del Norte Province is the landbridge of the Zamboanga Peninsula to the rest of Mindanao. It serves as the gateway to the cities of Pagadian, Tangub, Oroquieta and Ozamiz.

Land Area:
3,092 sq. km.

Population:
473,062

Capital:
Tubod

Income Class:
Second

No. of Municipalities:
22

No. of Barangays:
462

Language:
Cebuano, Maranao
Tagalog, English

The Gov. Arsenio A. Quibranza Provincial Government Center, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte
The Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Norte is the seat of power of the Provincial Government. It is located in Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, just along the national highway

The Mindanao Civic Center
Tubod, Lanao del Norte

Tinago Falls
Linamon, Lanao del Norte

Lanao del Norte boasts of its beautiful waterfalls. One of which is the Tinago Falls, a spring waterfall cascading to a pool of icy cold water estimated at around 25 fathoms deep and 40-meters in diameter.

The Province is very rich in agricultural and aquamarine products. Its major export earners are abaca pulp, seaweed, prawn and crabs.