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Lanao del Sur

Lanao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Its capital is Marawi City and borders Lanao del Norte to the north, Bukidnon to the east, and Maguindanao and Cotabato to the south. To the southwest lies Illana Bay, an arm of the Moro Gulf. Found in the interior of Lanao del Sur is Lanao Lake, the largest lake in Mindanao, where the Maria Cristina Falls, the largest waterfall in the country is located.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Lanao del Sur

Region: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Capital: Marawi City
Established:
Population:
2000 census—800,162 (29th largest).
Density—207 per km² (43rd highest).
Area: 3,872.9 km² (34th largest)
Divisions:
Component cities—1.
Municipalities—38.
Barangays—1,155.
Congressional districts—2.
Languages: Maguindanaoan
Governor: Mamintal Adiong (2001-2004)

Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 Tourist Attractions
5 History
6 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Lanao del Sur is subdivided into 38 municipalities and 1 city.

City

Municipalities

  • Bacolod-Kalawi (Bacolod Grande)
  • Balabagan
  • Balindong (Watu)
  • Bayang
  • Binidayan
  • Buadiposo-Buntong
  • Bubong
  • Bumbaran
  • Butig
  • Calanogas
  • Ditsaan-Ramain
  • Ganassi
  • Kapai
  • Kapatagan
  • Lumba-Bayabao (Maguing)
  • Lumbatan
  • Lumbayanague
  • Madalum
  • Madamba
  • Maguing
  • Malabang
  • Marantao
  • Marogong
  • Masiu
  • Mulondo
  • Pagayawan (Tatarikan)
  • Piagapo
  • Poona Bayabao (Gata)
  • Pualas
  • Saguiaran
  • Sultan Dumalondong
  • Sultan Gumander
  • Tagoloan Ii
  • Tamparan
  • Taraka
  • Tubaran
  • Tugaya
  • Wao

Physical

Tourist Attractions

History

External Links

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: Basilan | Lanao del Sur | Maguindanao | Sulu | Tawi-Tawi