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Iligan

Iligan, officially the City of Iligan (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Iligan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Iligan; Maranao: Inged a Iligan), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the region of Northern Mindanao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 363,115 people. [3]

Iligan
City of Iligan
Downtown Iligan City
Nicknames: 
  • The Industrial Center of the South
  • City of Majestic Waterfalls
Anthem: Martsa Iliganon
English: Iligan March
Map of Northern Mindanao with Iligan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Iligan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°14′N 124°15′E / 8.23°N 124.25°E / 8.23; 124.25Coordinates: 8°14′N 124°15′E / 8.23°N 124.25°E / 8.23; 124.25
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceLanao del Norte (geographically only)
District Lone district
Founded1609
Chartered1914
CityhoodJune 16, 1950
Highly urbanized cityNovember 22, 1983
Barangays44 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Panlungsod
 • MayorFrederick W. Siao (NP)
 • Vice MayorMarianito D. Alemania (NP)
 • RepresentativeCelso G. Regencia (PDPLBN)
 • City Council
Members
 • Electorate185,452 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total813.37 km2 (314.04 sq mi)
Elevation
262 m (860 ft)
Highest elevation
1,195 m (3,921 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total363,115
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Households
87,239
DemonymIliganon
Economy
 • Income class1st city income class
 • Poverty incidence15.74% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱2,471,915,911.00 (2020)
 • Assets₱11,534,333,142.00 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱2,360,476,092.00 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIligan Light and Power Incorporated (ILPI)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9200
PSGC
103504000
IDD:area code+63 (0)63
Native languagesMaranao
Cebuano
Binukid
Tagalog
Websitewww.iligan.gov.ph

It is geographically within the province of Lanao del Norte but administered independently from the province. It was once part of Central Mindanao (Region 12) until the province was moved under Northern Mindanao (Region 10) in 2001.[5] Iligan is approximately 90 kilometers away from the capital of the province, Tubod, and approximately 800 kilometers from the capital of the Philippines, Manila.

Iligan has a total land area of 813.37 square kilometres (314.04 sq mi), making it one of the 10 largest cities in the Philippines in terms of land area. Among the 33 highly urbanized cities of the Philippines, Iligan is the third-least dense, with a population density of 421 inhabitants per square kilometer, just behind Butuan and Puerto Princesa.[6]

Etymology

The name Iligan is from the Higaunon (Lumad/Native of Iligan) word "Ilig" which means "to go downstream".[7] However, some also claim that the name of Iligan was taken and inspired by the Higaunon term "iligan" or "ilijan", which means "fortress of defense", an appropriate term due to frequent attacks incurred by pirates as well as other Mindanao tribes.[8]

History

Pre-Spanish colonial area

Iligan had its beginnings in the village of Bayug, four kilometers north of the present Poblacion. It was the earliest pre-Spanish settlement of native sea dwellers. In the later part of the 16th century, the inhabitants were subdued by the Visayan migrants from the island-nation called the Kedatuan of Dapitan, on Panglao island.

In the accounts of Jesuit historian Francisco Combes, the Moluccan Sultan of Ternate invaded Panglao. This caused the Dapitans to flee in large numbers to a re-established Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte.[citation needed]

Spanish colonial era

 
Camp Overton in 1900, a U.S. Army base, currently the location of Global Steel Philippines Inc.

In Dapitan, the surviving Datu of Panglao Pagbuaya, received Legazpi's expedition in 1565. Later, Pagbuaya's son Manook was baptized Pedro Manuel Manook. Sometime afterward in by the end of the 16th century after 1565 Manook subdued the higaunon (animist) village of Bayug and turned it into one of the earliest Christian settlements in the country.[9] Although the settlement survived other raids from other enemies, especially Muslims from Lanao, the early settlers and converts moved their settlement from Bayug to Iligan, which the Augustinian Recollects founded in 1609,[10] thus establishing the oldest town in northern Mindanao.

The Jesuits replaced the Recollects in 1639. Iligan was the Spaniards' base of operations in attempting to conquer and Christianize the Lake Lanao area throughout its history. A stone fort called Fort St. Francis Xavier was built in 1642 where Iliganons sought refuge during raids by bandits. But the fort sank due to floods. Another fort was built and this was named Fort Victoria or Cota de Iligan.[citation needed]

In 1850, because of floods, Don Remigio Cabili, then Iligan's gobernadorcillo, built another fort and moved the poblacion of the old Iligan located at the mouth of Tubod River west of the old market to its present site.[citation needed]

Being the oldest town in Northern Mindanao, Iligan was already a part of the once undivided Misamis Province by the year 1832. However, it did not have an independent religious administration because its diocese by then was based at Misamis, the provincial capital. It was one of the biggest municipalities of Misamis Province.[citation needed]

The Spaniards abandoned Iligan in 1899, paving the way for the landing of the American forces in 1900.[citation needed]

American era

 
Iligan, circa 1903-1913

In 1903, the Moro Province was created. Iligan, because of its Moro residents, was taken away from the Misamis Province. Then, Iligan became the capital of the Lanao District and the seat of the government where the American officials lived and held office. Later in 1907, the capital of the Lanao District has transferred to Dansalan.[11]

In 1914, under the restructuring of Moroland after the end of the Moro Province (1903–1913), Iligan became a municipality composed of eight barrios together with the municipal district of Mandulog. After enjoying peace and prosperity for about 40 years, Iligan was invaded by Japanese forces in 1942.[citation needed]

The liberation of Iligan by the Philippine Commonwealth forces attacked by the Japanese held sway in the city until 1944 to 1945 when the war ended. On November 15, 1944, the city held a Commonwealth Day parade to celebrate the end of Japanese atrocities and occupation.[12]

Cityhood

Using the same territorial definition as a municipality, Iligan became a chartered city of Lanao del Norte on June 16, 1950.[13] It was declared a first-class city in 1969 and was reclassified as First Class City "A" on July 1, 1977, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 465. In 1983, Iligan was again reclassified as a highly urbanized city.

Lone district

Republic Act No. 9724, an Act separating the City of Iligan from the First Legislative District of the Province of Lanao del Norte was approved by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on October 20, 2009.

Geography

Iligan is bounded on the north by three municipalities of Misamis Oriental (namely Lugait, Manticao and Opol), to the south by three municipalities of Lanao del Norte (Baloi, Linamon and Tagoloan) and two municipalities of Lanao del Sur (Kapai and Tagoloan II), to the north-east by the city of Cagayan de Oro, to the east by the municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon; and to the west by Iligan Bay.

To the west, Iligan Bay provides ferry and container ship transportation. East of the city, flat cultivated coastal land gives way to steep volcanic hills and mountains providing the waterfalls and cold springs for which the area is well known.

Climate

Climate data for Iligan, Philippines
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.6
(87.1)
30.9
(87.6)
31.8
(89.2)
32.8
(91.0)
32.7
(90.9)
32.2
(90.0)
31.9
(89.4)
32.1
(89.8)
31.9
(89.4)
31.9
(89.4)
31.7
(89.1)
31.1
(88.0)
32.8
(91.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.1
(79.0)
26.3
(79.3)
26.9
(80.4)
27.7
(81.9)
27.8
(82.0)
27.5
(81.5)
27.1
(80.8)
27.3
(81.1)
27.1
(80.8)
27.1
(80.8)
26.9
(80.4)
26.5
(79.7)
27.1
(80.8)
Record low °C (°F) 21.7
(71.1)
21.8
(71.2)
22.0
(71.6)
22.6
(72.7)
23.1
(73.6)
22.8
(73.0)
22.4
(72.3)
22.5
(72.5)
22.4
(72.3)
22.4
(72.3)
22.2
(72.0)
22.0
(71.6)
21.7
(71.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 106.1
(4.18)
90.5
(3.56)
88.2
(3.47)
80.2
(3.16)
145.1
(5.71)
217.7
(8.57)
247.9
(9.76)
342.0
(13.46)
578.1
(22.76)
780.0
(30.71)
299.3
(11.78)
208.1
(8.19)
3,183.2
(125.32)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 23.2 19.5 22.0 22.8 29.6 28.9 29.0 29.8 28.1 28.8 26.1 24.1 311.9
Mean monthly sunshine hours 390.6 370.1 545.6 573.0 378.2 225.0 229.4 254.2 246.0 294.5 360.0 421.6 4,288.2
Source 1: Average Climate of Iligan City[14]
Source 2: Climate of Iligan City[15]

Iligan falls within the third type of climate wherein the seasons are not very pronounced. Rain is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Because of its tropical location, the city does not experience cold weather. Neither does it experience strong weather disturbances due to its geographical location (being outside the typhoon belt) And also because of the mountains that are surrounding the city.

Barangays

 
Lluch Street
 
Echiverri Street

Iligan is politically subdivided into 44 barangays.[16]

  • Abuno
  • Acmac-Mariano Badelles Sr.[17]
  • Bagong Silang
  • Bonbonon
  • Bunawan
  • Buru-un
  • Dalipuga
  • Del Carmen
  • Digkilaan
  • Ditucalan
  • Dulag
  • Hinaplanon
  • Hindang
  • Kabacsanan
  • Kalilangan
  • Kiwalan
  • Lanipao
  • Luinab
  • Mahayahay
  • Mainit
  • Mandulog
  • Maria Cristina
  • Pala-o
  • Panoroganan
  • Poblacion
  • Puga-an
  • Rogongon
  • San Miguel
  • San Roque
  • Santa Elena
  • Santa Filomena
  • Santiago
  • Santo Rosario
  • Saray
  • Suarez
  • Tambacan
  • Tibanga
  • Tipanoy
  • Tomas L. Cabili (Tominobo Proper)[18]
  • Tominobo Upper
  • Tubod
  • Ubaldo Laya
  • Upper Hinaplanon
  • Villa Verde

Demographics

Population census of Iligan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,872—    
1918 10,078+8.73%
1939 28,273+5.03%
1948 25,725−1.04%
1960 58,433+7.07%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 104,493+5.98%
1975 118,778+2.60%
1980 167,358+7.10%
1990 226,568+3.08%
1995 273,004+3.56%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2000 285,061+0.93%
2007 308,046+1.08%
2010 322,821+1.72%
2015 342,618+1.14%
2020 363,115+1.15%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[19][20][21][22]

Iliganons are composed of a Cebuano-speaking majority and local minorities, mainly Maranaos, and other cultural minorities and immigrants. It is not only rich in natural resources and industries but it is also the home of a mix of cultures: the Maranaos of Lanao, the Higaonon of Bukidnon, and many settlers and migrants from other parts of the country. It is known for its diverse culture.

Language

Cebuano is the most spoken language in the city, with 92.27% reporting it as their first language. Minor languages include Maranao, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Chavacano, and Waray. The majority of the population can speak and understand Tagalog (Filipino) and English, the official languages of the country.[23] Tagalog (Filipino) and English are taught in the city's schools.

Religion

 
Interior of Saint Michael Cathedral in Iligan

The majority of Iligan citizens are Christians (mainly Roman Catholics). The city is also the center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Iligan which has 25 parishes in Iligan City and twelve municipalities of Lanao del Norte (Linamon, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan, Tubod, Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Sapad, Salvador, and Magsaysay). It covers an area of 3,092 square kilometers with a population of 1,551,000, which 65.5% of the population are Roman Catholics.[24]

Muslims are the largest minority, comprising 11.48% of the population. They are mainly Sunnites.[25]

Economy


Industrial

Iligan is known as the Industrial Center of the South and its economy is largely based on heavy industries. It produces hydroelectric power for the Mindanao region through the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), the site of the Mindanao Regional Center (MRC) housing Agus V, VI, and VII hydroelectric plants. Moreover, Holcim Philippines' largest Mindanao cement plant is located in the city. It also houses industries like steel, tinplate, cement, and flour mills.[citation needed]

After the construction of Maria Cristina (Agus VI) Hydroelectric Plant by National Power Corporation (NPC, NAPOCOR) in 1950, the city experienced rapid industrialization and continued until the late 1980s. The largest steel plant in the country, National Steel Corporation (NSC), was also established in 1962.[32]

During the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the city experienced a severe economic slowdown. A number of industrial plants were closed, notably the National Steel Corporation.[33]

The city saw its economic revival with the reopening of the National Steel Corporation, renamed Global Steelworks Infrastructures, Inc. (GSII) in 2004.[34] In October 2005, GSII officially took a new corporate name: Global Steel Philippines (SPV-AMC), Inc.[35]

Agro-Industry

 
Gazpachos, a homegrown local restaurant in Iligan

Aside from heavy industries, Iligan is also a major exporter and producer of various plants and crops.[citation needed]

Crops:

  • Banana Plantations: 12,780.40 hectares
  • Coconut Plantations: 11,036.95 hectares
  • Corn Plantations: 4,193.86 hectares
  • Coffee Production: 969.43 hectares
  • Livestock: 28,992 heads
  • Poultry: 17,728 heads[citation needed]

Finance

As of the fiscal year 2018, Iligan has a current operating income of ₱2,052.89 million. The income grew by 8% compared to the fiscal year of 2017 in which Iligan's operating income was ₱1,900 million. According to the 2017 Financial Report by the Commission on Audit, Iligan's total assets amounted to ₱10.27 billion.[citation needed]

Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor

Iligan along with its neighboring city, Cagayan de Oro, are the two major components for the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor, the fastest developing area in Northern Mindanao.[citation needed]

Culture

 
The Macapagal-Macaraeg Heritage House and Historical Marker

Diyandi Festival and Street Dancing is Iligan's month-long cultural celebration held every month of September and concludes on the feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel on September 29. The highlight of the event is Kasadya Street Dancing, a Comedia or ritual dance offered to the patron saint as thanksgiving.[citation needed]

The Kasadya Merry Making and Street Dancing has been renamed Sayaw Saulog in 2014.

Michael, the Archangel is widely regarded as the patron saint of the beloved city. The city fiesta in devotion to him is considered one of the Largest Religious Fiesta All over Mindanao and rising being ranked as one of the Pilgrim Festivals in the Major Islands of the country such as Traslacion of the Black Nazarene held in Manila, Peñafracia Festival of Bicol Region in Luzon and the Sinulog Festival in honor of Señor Sto Niño of Cebu in the Visayas. it is held every September 29 the Actual Feastday of the Archangel.[citation needed]

He is locally known by the Spanish version of his name, Señor San Miguel. Devotion to him is common to Christians in Iligan as he is mentioned in all the sacred scriptures in the Bible.[citation needed]

Tourism

Iligan is commonly known as the "City of Majestic Waterfalls" because of the numerous waterfalls located within its area. The many waterfalls in the area attract tourists from all over the world with their beauty and power. There are about 24 waterfalls in the city. The most well-known is the Maria Cristina Falls. It is also the primary source of electric power of the city, harnessed by the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.

Other waterfalls in the city are Tinago Falls, accessible through a 300-step staircase in Barangay Ditucalan. Mimbalut Falls in Barangay Buru-un, Abaga Falls in Barangay Suarez, and Dodiongan Falls in Barangay Bonbonon.[citation needed]

Limunsudan Falls in Barangay Rogongon about 50 kilometers from the city proper of Iligan. These are the highest waterfalls in the Philippines, at 265 m (870 feet).[citation needed]

Government

 
Iligan City Hall

Iligan is a highly urbanized city and is politically independent of the province of Lanao del Norte. Registered voters of the city no longer vote for provincial candidates such as the Governor and Vice Governor, unlike its nearby towns that make up the provinces as a result of its charter as a city in the 1950s.[citation needed]

Iligan's seat of government, the city hall, is located at Buhanginan Hills in Barangay Pala-o. The local government structure is composed of one mayor, one vice mayor, and twelve councilors. Each official is elected publicly to a 3-year term and can be re-elected up to 3 terms in succession. The day-to-day administration of the city is handled by the city administrator.[citation needed]

Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986

  • 1988–1992: Camilo P. Cabili
  • 1992–1998: Alejo A. Yañez
  • 1998–2004: Franklin M. Quijano
  • 2004–2013: Lawrence Ll. Cruz
  • 2013–2022: Celso G. Regencia
  • 2022–present Frederick W. Siao

Vice Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986

  • 1998–2001: Pedro B. Generalao
  • 2001–2004: Lawrence Ll. Cruz
  • 2004–2013: Henry C. Dy
  • 2013–2016: Ruderic C. Marzo
  • 2016–2022: Jemar L. Vera Cruz
  • 2022–present Marianito Dodong Alemania

Transportation

Seaport

The Port of Iligan is located along the northern central coastal area of Mindanao facing the Iligan Bay with geographical coordinates of approximately 8°13′56″N 124°13′54″E / 8.23222°N 124.23167°E / 8.23222; 124.23167.[36]

It serves the port users and passengers coming from the hinterlands of the provinces of Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, parts of Misamis Oriental, and the Cities of Iligan and Marawi.[36]

Passenger and cargo shipping lines operating in the Port of Iligan serve the cities of Manila, Cebu City, and Ozamiz.

There are around seven private seaports in Iligan operated by their respective heavy industry companies. These private seaports can be found in Barangays Maria Cristina, Suarez, Tomas L. Cabili, Santa Filomena, and Kiwalan.

Airports

 
Laguindingan Airport serves the City of Iligan and the rest of Northern Mindanao

The main airport is Laguindingan Airport, located in the municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, which opened on June 15, 2013,[37] the airport replaced Lumbia Airport as the main airport of Misamis Oriental and Northern Mindanao.[38] It has daily commercial flights to and from Manila, Cebu, Davao, Zamboanga, Tagbilaran, Iloilo, Bacolod, Caticlan, Dumaguete and Clark via Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.

Maria Cristina Airport (Momongan Airport), is located in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte, and was the main airport of Iligan in the late 1980s. Aerolift Philippines, a now-defunct regional airline, ceased its services when its passenger plane crashed into some structures at the end of the runway of the Manila Domestic Airport in 1990 which resulted to its bankruptcy.[39][40] Thus, it ended its service to Iligan's airport at Balo-i which also resulted in the closure of the airport. Philippine Airlines served the city for many years before ending flights in 1998 due to the Asian financial crisis.

Bus terminals

 
A highway portion of the Butuan–Cagayan de Oro–Iligan Road (National Route 9) at Iligan City.

There are two main bus terminals in Iligan.

Rural Transit (RTMI) and Super 5 Transport are the dominant public bus companies with daily trips from and to Iligan. Passenger vans and jeeps also service various municipalities in Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Misamis Oriental.

City transportation

The public modes of transportation within the city are Jeepneys, Taxis, and Pedicabs. "Tartanillas" service main roads in Barangay Pala-o and Barangay Tambacan.

Education

The City of Iligan has one state university and seven private colleges specialized in Engineering and Information Technology, Health Services, Maritime Science, Business and Administration, Primary and Secondary Education, and Arts and Social Sciences.

With a total of 181 schools (106 public; 75 private; 17 madaris) including vocational and technical schools, Iligan has an average literacy rate of 94.71, one of the highest in the whole Philippines.

Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

The Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (Iligan Tech) is one of the few autonomous external campuses of the Mindanao State University (MSU) and "the light-bearer of the several campuses of the MSU System."[41] It is considered one of the best universities in the Philippines with a standing of being within the top ten best universities in the country with excellence in Science and Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, and Natural Sciences.[citation needed] The institution has also produced many top-notchers and rankers in multiple board exams.

Colleges

  • St. Michael's College, Iligan City, is known as the oldest school in the Lanao area, founded as a catechetical center way back in 1914 by Fr. Felix Cordova, S.J. It was formally established in 1915 as Escuela de San Miguel in honor of the patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel. Now on its active bid to become the city's first private Catholic university, Saint Michael's College of Iligan currently offers 8 disciplines: Business Administration, Accountancy, Hotel, and Restaurant Management, Engineering and Computer Studies, Nursing, Criminology, Education, Arts and Sciences and the Basic Education. It also offers the TESDA Ladderized Courses and the education-related Graduate Studies Program.[42]
  • St. Peter's College, Iligan City, is an engineering, accounting, and business administration school founded in 1952.
  • Capitol College of Iligan Inc., more popularly known as Iligan Capitol College (ICC), is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational institution of learning which was established in 1963 by the late Engr. Sesenio S. Rosales and Madame Laureana San Pedro Rosales. It was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 12, 1964.[42] In 1997, Iligan Capitol College established Lyceum Foundation of Iligan which is to become its sister college beside Corpus Christi Parish in Tubod, Iligan City.
  • Iligan Medical Center College, is a private and non-sectarian Medicine and Health Services school founded in 1975.
  • Adventist Medical Center College – Iligan, formerly Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College, is one of the colleges of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is a medical school that focuses on healthcare courses like Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Radiology.
  • The Lyceum of Iligan Foundation, focuses on maritime and engineering courses. It also offers courses on Hotel and Restaurant Management, Nursing, Business Administration, and other allied Health Services.
  • Other notable colleges and technical schools are Iligan Computer Institute (ICI), Santa Monica Institute of Technology (SMIT), STI College, Picardal Institute of Technology (PISTEch), Saint Lawrence Institute of Technology, Masters Technological Institute of Mindanao, and ICTI Polytechnic College Inc. (formerly Iligan City Technical Institute (ICTI)).

Basic education

  • Iligan City National High School, the largest high school campus in Iligan.
  • Lanao Chung Hua School, the first and only Chinese school in Iligan which was founded on November 12, 1938.
  • La Salle Academy is a Lasallian school. It is the first of the third generation of La Salle schools founded by the De La Salle Brothers in the country.
  • Corpus Christi Parochial School of Iligan
  • Iligan City East National High School, formerly known as Regional Science High School for Region XII but was then transferred to Cagayan de Oro and was changed into Iligan City East National High School. The School was founded in February 1986. Specializes in research, sciences, mathematics, technology education, and others.
  • , founded as Iligan High School, was established in 1946. On July 12, 1968, the school was annexed to Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology under R.A. No. 5363.
  • Del Carmen Integrated School

Notable personalities

 
Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup was born in Iligan
 
Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo briefly resided in Iligan, the hometown of her maternal grandparents

Sister cities

Local

See also

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External links

  • Official website
  • Iligan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
  • Philippine Standard Geographic Code
  • Local Governance Performance Management System May 27, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

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Not to be confused with Ilagan Iligan officially the City of Iligan Cebuano Dakbayan sa Iligan Filipino Lungsod ng Iligan Maranao Inged a Iligan is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the region of Northern Mindanao Philippines According to the 2020 census it has a population of 363 115 people 3 IliganHighly urbanized cityCity of IliganDowntown Iligan CityFlagSealNicknames The Industrial Center of the South City of Majestic WaterfallsAnthem Martsa IliganonEnglish Iligan March source source source Map of Northern Mindanao with Iligan highlightedOpenStreetMapIliganLocation within the PhilippinesCoordinates 8 14 N 124 15 E 8 23 N 124 25 E 8 23 124 25 Coordinates 8 14 N 124 15 E 8 23 N 124 25 E 8 23 124 25CountryPhilippinesRegionNorthern MindanaoProvinceLanao del Norte geographically only DistrictLone districtFounded1609Chartered1914CityhoodJune 16 1950Highly urbanized cityNovember 22 1983Barangays44 see Barangays Government 1 TypeSangguniang Panlungsod MayorFrederick W Siao NP Vice MayorMarianito D Alemania NP RepresentativeCelso G Regencia PDPLBN City CouncilMembers Bernard Y PacanaSimplicio N Larrazabal IIIRosevi Queenie C BelmonteMichelle E SweetSamuel P HuertasProvidencio A Abragan Jr Jesse Ray N BalanayRhandy Ryan Francis A OngMarlene L YoungRamil C EmborongMa Paz Teresa Zalsos UychiatNhicolle B Capangpangan Electorate185 452 voters 2022 Area 2 Total813 37 km2 314 04 sq mi Elevation262 m 860 ft Highest elevation1 195 m 3 921 ft Lowest elevation0 m 0 ft Population 2020 census 3 Total363 115 Density450 km2 1 200 sq mi Households87 239DemonymIliganonEconomy Income class1st city income class Poverty incidence15 74 2018 4 Revenue 2 471 915 911 00 2020 Assets 11 534 333 142 00 2020 Expenditure 2 360 476 092 00 2020 Service provider ElectricityIligan Light and Power Incorporated ILPI Time zoneUTC 8 PST ZIP code9200PSGC103504000IDD area code 63 0 63Native languagesMaranao Cebuano Binukid TagalogWebsitewww wbr iligan wbr gov wbr phIt is geographically within the province of Lanao del Norte but administered independently from the province It was once part of Central Mindanao Region 12 until the province was moved under Northern Mindanao Region 10 in 2001 5 Iligan is approximately 90 kilometers away from the capital of the province Tubod and approximately 800 kilometers from the capital of the Philippines Manila Iligan has a total land area of 813 37 square kilometres 314 04 sq mi making it one of the 10 largest cities in the Philippines in terms of land area Among the 33 highly urbanized cities of the Philippines Iligan is the third least dense with a population density of 421 inhabitants per square kilometer just behind Butuan and Puerto Princesa 6 Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 2 1 Pre Spanish colonial area 2 2 Spanish colonial era 2 3 American era 2 4 Cityhood 2 5 Lone district 3 Geography 3 1 Climate 3 2 Barangays 4 Demographics 4 1 Language 4 2 Religion 5 Economy 5 1 Industrial 5 2 Agro Industry 5 3 Finance 5 4 Cagayan de Oro Iligan Corridor 6 Culture 7 Tourism 8 Government 8 1 Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986 8 2 Vice Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986 9 Transportation 9 1 Seaport 9 2 Airports 9 3 Bus terminals 9 4 City transportation 10 Education 10 1 Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology 10 2 Colleges 10 3 Basic education 11 Notable personalities 12 Sister cities 12 1 Local 13 See also 14 References 15 External linksEtymology EditThe name Iligan is from the Higaunon Lumad Native of Iligan word Ilig which means to go downstream 7 However some also claim that the name of Iligan was taken and inspired by the Higaunon term iligan or ilijan which means fortress of defense an appropriate term due to frequent attacks incurred by pirates as well as other Mindanao tribes 8 History EditPre Spanish colonial area Edit Iligan had its beginnings in the village of Bayug four kilometers north of the present Poblacion It was the earliest pre Spanish settlement of native sea dwellers In the later part of the 16th century the inhabitants were subdued by the Visayan migrants from the island nation called the Kedatuan of Dapitan on Panglao island In the accounts of Jesuit historian Francisco Combes the Moluccan Sultan of Ternate invaded Panglao This caused the Dapitans to flee in large numbers to a re established Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte citation needed Spanish colonial era Edit Camp Overton in 1900 a U S Army base currently the location of Global Steel Philippines Inc In Dapitan the surviving Datu of Panglao Pagbuaya received Legazpi s expedition in 1565 Later Pagbuaya s son Manook was baptized Pedro Manuel Manook Sometime afterward in by the end of the 16th century after 1565 Manook subdued the higaunon animist village of Bayug and turned it into one of the earliest Christian settlements in the country 9 Although the settlement survived other raids from other enemies especially Muslims from Lanao the early settlers and converts moved their settlement from Bayug to Iligan which the Augustinian Recollects founded in 1609 10 thus establishing the oldest town in northern Mindanao The Jesuits replaced the Recollects in 1639 Iligan was the Spaniards base of operations in attempting to conquer and Christianize the Lake Lanao area throughout its history A stone fort called Fort St Francis Xavier was built in 1642 where Iliganons sought refuge during raids by bandits But the fort sank due to floods Another fort was built and this was named Fort Victoria or Cota de Iligan citation needed In 1850 because of floods Don Remigio Cabili then Iligan s gobernadorcillo built another fort and moved the poblacion of the old Iligan located at the mouth of Tubod River west of the old market to its present site citation needed Being the oldest town in Northern Mindanao Iligan was already a part of the once undivided Misamis Province by the year 1832 However it did not have an independent religious administration because its diocese by then was based at Misamis the provincial capital It was one of the biggest municipalities of Misamis Province citation needed The Spaniards abandoned Iligan in 1899 paving the way for the landing of the American forces in 1900 citation needed American era Edit Iligan circa 1903 1913 In 1903 the Moro Province was created Iligan because of its Moro residents was taken away from the Misamis Province Then Iligan became the capital of the Lanao District and the seat of the government where the American officials lived and held office Later in 1907 the capital of the Lanao District has transferred to Dansalan 11 In 1914 under the restructuring of Moroland after the end of the Moro Province 1903 1913 Iligan became a municipality composed of eight barrios together with the municipal district of Mandulog After enjoying peace and prosperity for about 40 years Iligan was invaded by Japanese forces in 1942 citation needed The liberation of Iligan by the Philippine Commonwealth forces attacked by the Japanese held sway in the city until 1944 to 1945 when the war ended On November 15 1944 the city held a Commonwealth Day parade to celebrate the end of Japanese atrocities and occupation 12 Cityhood Edit Main article Cities of the Philippines Using the same territorial definition as a municipality Iligan became a chartered city of Lanao del Norte on June 16 1950 13 It was declared a first class city in 1969 and was reclassified as First Class City A on July 1 1977 by virtue of Presidential Decree No 465 In 1983 Iligan was again reclassified as a highly urbanized city Lone district Edit Republic Act No 9724 an Act separating the City of Iligan from the First Legislative District of the Province of Lanao del Norte was approved by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on October 20 2009 Geography EditIligan is bounded on the north by three municipalities of Misamis Oriental namely Lugait Manticao and Opol to the south by three municipalities of Lanao del Norte Baloi Linamon and Tagoloan and two municipalities of Lanao del Sur Kapai and Tagoloan II to the north east by the city of Cagayan de Oro to the east by the municipality of Talakag Bukidnon and to the west by Iligan Bay To the west Iligan Bay provides ferry and container ship transportation East of the city flat cultivated coastal land gives way to steep volcanic hills and mountains providing the waterfalls and cold springs for which the area is well known Climate Edit Climate data for Iligan PhilippinesMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearRecord high C F 30 6 87 1 30 9 87 6 31 8 89 2 32 8 91 0 32 7 90 9 32 2 90 0 31 9 89 4 32 1 89 8 31 9 89 4 31 9 89 4 31 7 89 1 31 1 88 0 32 8 91 0 Daily mean C F 26 1 79 0 26 3 79 3 26 9 80 4 27 7 81 9 27 8 82 0 27 5 81 5 27 1 80 8 27 3 81 1 27 1 80 8 27 1 80 8 26 9 80 4 26 5 79 7 27 1 80 8 Record low C F 21 7 71 1 21 8 71 2 22 0 71 6 22 6 72 7 23 1 73 6 22 8 73 0 22 4 72 3 22 5 72 5 22 4 72 3 22 4 72 3 22 2 72 0 22 0 71 6 21 7 71 1 Average rainfall mm inches 106 1 4 18 90 5 3 56 88 2 3 47 80 2 3 16 145 1 5 71 217 7 8 57 247 9 9 76 342 0 13 46 578 1 22 76 780 0 30 71 299 3 11 78 208 1 8 19 3 183 2 125 32 Average precipitation days 0 1 mm 23 2 19 5 22 0 22 8 29 6 28 9 29 0 29 8 28 1 28 8 26 1 24 1 311 9Mean monthly sunshine hours 390 6 370 1 545 6 573 0 378 2 225 0 229 4 254 2 246 0 294 5 360 0 421 6 4 288 2Source 1 Average Climate of Iligan City 14 Source 2 Climate of Iligan City 15 Iligan falls within the third type of climate wherein the seasons are not very pronounced Rain is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year Because of its tropical location the city does not experience cold weather Neither does it experience strong weather disturbances due to its geographical location being outside the typhoon belt And also because of the mountains that are surrounding the city Barangays Edit Lluch Street Echiverri Street Iligan is politically subdivided into 44 barangays 16 Abuno Acmac Mariano Badelles Sr 17 Bagong Silang Bonbonon Bunawan Buru un Dalipuga Del Carmen Digkilaan Ditucalan Dulag Hinaplanon Hindang Kabacsanan Kalilangan Kiwalan Lanipao Luinab Mahayahay Mainit Mandulog Maria Cristina Pala o Panoroganan Poblacion Puga an Rogongon San Miguel San Roque Santa Elena Santa Filomena Santiago Santo Rosario Saray Suarez Tambacan Tibanga Tipanoy Tomas L Cabili Tominobo Proper 18 Tominobo Upper Tubod Ubaldo Laya Upper Hinaplanon Villa VerdeDemographics EditPopulation census of IliganYearPop p a 19032 872 191810 078 8 73 193928 273 5 03 194825 725 1 04 196058 433 7 07 YearPop p a 1970104 493 5 98 1975118 778 2 60 1980167 358 7 10 1990226 568 3 08 1995273 004 3 56 YearPop p a 2000285 061 0 93 2007308 046 1 08 2010322 821 1 72 2015342 618 1 14 2020363 115 1 15 Source Philippine Statistics Authority 19 20 21 22 Iliganons are composed of a Cebuano speaking majority and local minorities mainly Maranaos and other cultural minorities and immigrants It is not only rich in natural resources and industries but it is also the home of a mix of cultures the Maranaos of Lanao the Higaonon of Bukidnon and many settlers and migrants from other parts of the country It is known for its diverse culture Language Edit Cebuano is the most spoken language in the city with 92 27 reporting it as their first language Minor languages include Maranao Hiligaynon Ilocano Chavacano and Waray The majority of the population can speak and understand Tagalog Filipino and English the official languages of the country 23 Tagalog Filipino and English are taught in the city s schools Religion Edit Interior of Saint Michael Cathedral in Iligan The majority of Iligan citizens are Christians mainly Roman Catholics The city is also the center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Iligan which has 25 parishes in Iligan City and twelve municipalities of Lanao del Norte Linamon Kauswagan Bacolod Maigo Kolambugan Tubod Baroy Lala Kapatagan Sapad Salvador and Magsaysay It covers an area of 3 092 square kilometers with a population of 1 551 000 which 65 5 of the population are Roman Catholics 24 Muslims are the largest minority comprising 11 48 of the population They are mainly Sunnites 25 Economy EditPoverty Incidence of Iligan Source Philippine Statistics Authority 26 27 28 29 30 31 Industrial Edit Iligan is known as the Industrial Center of the South and its economy is largely based on heavy industries It produces hydroelectric power for the Mindanao region through the National Power Corporation NAPOCOR the site of the Mindanao Regional Center MRC housing Agus V VI and VII hydroelectric plants Moreover Holcim Philippines largest Mindanao cement plant is located in the city It also houses industries like steel tinplate cement and flour mills citation needed After the construction of Maria Cristina Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant by National Power Corporation NPC NAPOCOR in 1950 the city experienced rapid industrialization and continued until the late 1980s The largest steel plant in the country National Steel Corporation NSC was also established in 1962 32 During the 1997 Asian financial crisis the city experienced a severe economic slowdown A number of industrial plants were closed notably the National Steel Corporation 33 The city saw its economic revival with the reopening of the National Steel Corporation renamed Global Steelworks Infrastructures Inc GSII in 2004 34 In October 2005 GSII officially took a new corporate name Global Steel Philippines SPV AMC Inc 35 Agro Industry Edit Gazpachos a homegrown local restaurant in Iligan Aside from heavy industries Iligan is also a major exporter and producer of various plants and crops citation needed Crops Banana Plantations 12 780 40 hectares Coconut Plantations 11 036 95 hectares Corn Plantations 4 193 86 hectares Coffee Production 969 43 hectares Livestock 28 992 heads Poultry 17 728 heads citation needed Finance Edit As of the fiscal year 2018 Iligan has a current operating income of 2 052 89 million The income grew by 8 compared to the fiscal year of 2017 in which Iligan s operating income was 1 900 million According to the 2017 Financial Report by the Commission on Audit Iligan s total assets amounted to 10 27 billion citation needed Cagayan de Oro Iligan Corridor Edit Iligan along with its neighboring city Cagayan de Oro are the two major components for the Cagayan de Oro Iligan Corridor the fastest developing area in Northern Mindanao citation needed Culture Edit The Macapagal Macaraeg Heritage House and Historical Marker Diyandi Festival and Street Dancing is Iligan s month long cultural celebration held every month of September and concludes on the feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel on September 29 The highlight of the event is Kasadya Street Dancing a Comedia or ritual dance offered to the patron saint as thanksgiving citation needed The Kasadya Merry Making and Street Dancing has been renamed Sayaw Saulog in 2014 Michael the Archangel is widely regarded as the patron saint of the beloved city The city fiesta in devotion to him is considered one of the Largest Religious Fiesta All over Mindanao and rising being ranked as one of the Pilgrim Festivals in the Major Islands of the country such as Traslacion of the Black Nazarene held in Manila Penafracia Festival of Bicol Region in Luzon and the Sinulog Festival in honor of Senor Sto Nino of Cebu in the Visayas it is held every September 29 the Actual Feastday of the Archangel citation needed He is locally known by the Spanish version of his name Senor San Miguel Devotion to him is common to Christians in Iligan as he is mentioned in all the sacred scriptures in the Bible citation needed Tourism Edit Maria Cristina Falls Iligan is commonly known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls because of the numerous waterfalls located within its area The many waterfalls in the area attract tourists from all over the world with their beauty and power There are about 24 waterfalls in the city The most well known is the Maria Cristina Falls It is also the primary source of electric power of the city harnessed by the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant Other waterfalls in the city are Tinago Falls accessible through a 300 step staircase in Barangay Ditucalan Mimbalut Falls in Barangay Buru un Abaga Falls in Barangay Suarez and Dodiongan Falls in Barangay Bonbonon citation needed Limunsudan Falls in Barangay Rogongon about 50 kilometers from the city proper of Iligan These are the highest waterfalls in the Philippines at 265 m 870 feet citation needed Government Edit Iligan City Hall Iligan is a highly urbanized city and is politically independent of the province of Lanao del Norte Registered voters of the city no longer vote for provincial candidates such as the Governor and Vice Governor unlike its nearby towns that make up the provinces as a result of its charter as a city in the 1950s citation needed Iligan s seat of government the city hall is located at Buhanginan Hills in Barangay Pala o The local government structure is composed of one mayor one vice mayor and twelve councilors Each official is elected publicly to a 3 year term and can be re elected up to 3 terms in succession The day to day administration of the city is handled by the city administrator citation needed Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986 Edit 1988 1992 Camilo P Cabili 1992 1998 Alejo A Yanez 1998 2004 Franklin M Quijano 2004 2013 Lawrence Ll Cruz 2013 2022 Celso G Regencia 2022 present Frederick W Siao Vice Mayors after People Power Revolution 1986 Edit 1998 2001 Pedro B Generalao 2001 2004 Lawrence Ll Cruz 2004 2013 Henry C Dy 2013 2016 Ruderic C Marzo 2016 2022 Jemar L Vera Cruz 2022 present Marianito Dodong AlemaniaTransportation EditSeaport Edit The Port of Iligan is located along the northern central coastal area of Mindanao facing the Iligan Bay with geographical coordinates of approximately 8 13 56 N 124 13 54 E 8 23222 N 124 23167 E 8 23222 124 23167 36 It serves the port users and passengers coming from the hinterlands of the provinces of Lanao del Norte Lanao del Sur parts of Misamis Oriental and the Cities of Iligan and Marawi 36 Passenger and cargo shipping lines operating in the Port of Iligan serve the cities of Manila Cebu City and Ozamiz There are around seven private seaports in Iligan operated by their respective heavy industry companies These private seaports can be found in Barangays Maria Cristina Suarez Tomas L Cabili Santa Filomena and Kiwalan Airports Edit Laguindingan Airport serves the City of Iligan and the rest of Northern Mindanao The main airport is Laguindingan Airport located in the municipality of Laguindingan Misamis Oriental which opened on June 15 2013 37 the airport replaced Lumbia Airport as the main airport of Misamis Oriental and Northern Mindanao 38 It has daily commercial flights to and from Manila Cebu Davao Zamboanga Tagbilaran Iloilo Bacolod Caticlan Dumaguete and Clark via Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Maria Cristina Airport Momongan Airport is located in Balo i Lanao del Norte and was the main airport of Iligan in the late 1980s Aerolift Philippines a now defunct regional airline ceased its services when its passenger plane crashed into some structures at the end of the runway of the Manila Domestic Airport in 1990 which resulted to its bankruptcy 39 40 Thus it ended its service to Iligan s airport at Balo i which also resulted in the closure of the airport Philippine Airlines served the city for many years before ending flights in 1998 due to the Asian financial crisis Bus terminals Edit A highway portion of the Butuan Cagayan de Oro Iligan Road National Route 9 at Iligan City There are two main bus terminals in Iligan The Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal IBJT caters trips to and from Cagayan de Oro and various parts of Misamis Oriental Southbound Bus and Jeepney Terminal caters trips to and from Dipolog City Pagadian Cotabato City Ozamiz City Zamboanga City and various parts of Lanao del Norte and Marawi Rural Transit RTMI and Super 5 Transport are the dominant public bus companies with daily trips from and to Iligan Passenger vans and jeeps also service various municipalities in Lanao del Norte Lanao del Sur and Misamis Oriental City transportation Edit The public modes of transportation within the city are Jeepneys Taxis and Pedicabs Tartanillas service main roads in Barangay Pala o and Barangay Tambacan Education EditThe City of Iligan has one state university and seven private colleges specialized in Engineering and Information Technology Health Services Maritime Science Business and Administration Primary and Secondary Education and Arts and Social Sciences With a total of 181 schools 106 public 75 private 17 madaris including vocational and technical schools Iligan has an average literacy rate of 94 71 one of the highest in the whole Philippines Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology Edit The Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology Iligan Tech is one of the few autonomous external campuses of the Mindanao State University MSU and the light bearer of the several campuses of the MSU System 41 It is considered one of the best universities in the Philippines with a standing of being within the top ten best universities in the country with excellence in Science and Technology Engineering Mathematics Information Technology and Natural Sciences citation needed The institution has also produced many top notchers and rankers in multiple board exams Colleges Edit St Michael s College Iligan City is known as the oldest school in the Lanao area founded as a catechetical center way back in 1914 by Fr Felix Cordova S J It was formally established in 1915 as Escuela de San Miguel in honor of the patron saint St Michael the Archangel Now on its active bid to become the city s first private Catholic university Saint Michael s College of Iligan currently offers 8 disciplines Business Administration Accountancy Hotel and Restaurant Management Engineering and Computer Studies Nursing Criminology Education Arts and Sciences and the Basic Education It also offers the TESDA Ladderized Courses and the education related Graduate Studies Program 42 St Peter s College Iligan City is an engineering accounting and business administration school founded in 1952 Capitol College of Iligan Inc more popularly known as Iligan Capitol College ICC is a private non sectarian coeducational institution of learning which was established in 1963 by the late Engr Sesenio S Rosales and Madame Laureana San Pedro Rosales It was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC on February 12 1964 42 In 1997 Iligan Capitol College established Lyceum Foundation of Iligan which is to become its sister college beside Corpus Christi Parish in Tubod Iligan City Iligan Medical Center College is a private and non sectarian Medicine and Health Services school founded in 1975 Adventist Medical Center College Iligan formerly Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College is one of the colleges of the Seventh day Adventist Church It is a medical school that focuses on healthcare courses like Nursing Nutrition and Dietetics Medical Technology Physical Therapy Pharmacy and Radiology The Lyceum of Iligan Foundation focuses on maritime and engineering courses It also offers courses on Hotel and Restaurant Management Nursing Business Administration and other allied Health Services Other notable colleges and technical schools are Iligan Computer Institute ICI Santa Monica Institute of Technology SMIT STI College Picardal Institute of Technology PISTEch Saint Lawrence Institute of Technology Masters Technological Institute of Mindanao and ICTI Polytechnic College Inc formerly Iligan City Technical Institute ICTI Basic education Edit Iligan City National High School the largest high school campus in Iligan Lanao Chung Hua School the first and only Chinese school in Iligan which was founded on November 12 1938 La Salle Academy is a Lasallian school It is the first of the third generation of La Salle schools founded by the De La Salle Brothers in the country Corpus Christi Parochial School of Iligan Iligan City East National High School formerly known as Regional Science High School for Region XII but was then transferred to Cagayan de Oro and was changed into Iligan City East National High School The School was founded in February 1986 Specializes in research sciences mathematics technology education and others Integrated Developmental School founded as Iligan High School was established in 1946 On July 12 1968 the school was annexed to Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology under R A No 5363 Del Carmen Integrated SchoolNotable personalities Edit Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup was born in Iligan Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo briefly resided in Iligan the hometown of her maternal grandparents Tomas Cabili Former Senator 1946 1957 former Secretary of National Defense 1945 and World War II veteran died in a plane crash with President Ramon Magsaysay at Mount Manunggal in Balamban Cebu Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 14th President of the Philippines Cyrus Baguio professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association 2003 present Riego Gamalinda professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association 2010 present Nikki Bacolod 1st runner up of ABS CBN s Search for a Star in a Million Season 1 Recording Artist of Viva Records QTV 11 s Posh main cast member Shamcey Supsup Miss Universe Philippines 2011 3rd runner up Miss Universe 2011 and current national director of Miss Universe Philippines Kath Arado player for the UE Lady Warriors Volleyball Team in the UAAP Junix Inocian international theatre TV and film actor and comedian best known as Kuya Mario of Batibot Jeson Patrombon international tennis player Sheila Surban international singer songwriter Pia Wurtzbach Miss Universe 2015 briefly resided in Iligan as a child with her maternal grandparents before moving to Cagayan de Oro 43 Sister cities EditLocal Edit Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental General Santos South Cotabato Makati Metro Manila 44 Dipolog Zamboanga del Norte Ozamiz Misamis Occidental Butuan Agusan del Norte Tagbilaran Bohol 45 See also EditList of cities in the Philippines Roman Catholic Diocese of Iligan Iligan Crusaders Iligan Steel Mill Mount Agad Agad Timoga SpringReferences Edit City of Iligan DILG 2015 Census of Population Report No 3 Population Land Area and Population Density PDF Philippine Statistics Authority Quezon City Philippines August 2016 ISSN 0117 1453 Archived PDF from the original on May 25 2021 Retrieved July 16 2021 a b Census of Population 2020 Region X Northern Mindanao Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay PSA Retrieved July 8 2021 PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates Philippine Statistics Authority December 15 2021 Retrieved January 22 2022 Godinez Ortega C September 9 2001 Iligan City moves to Northern Mindanao Philippine Daily 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