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Lanao Del Sur
Lanao del Sur ( tl, Timog Lanao; Maranao and ilp, Pagabagatan Ranao), officially the Province of Lanao del Sur, is a province in the Philippines located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The capital is the city of Marawi, and it borders Lanao del Norte to the north, Bukidnon to the east, and Maguindanao del Norte and Cotabato to the south. To the southwest lies Illana Bay, an arm of the Moro Gulf. Situated in the interior of Lanao del Sur is Lanao Lake, the largest in Mindanao. Etymology "Lanao" means "lake", derived from ''ranao''. The province, situated at basin of Lake Lanao, is known as the land of the "Maranaos" (which means "the "people of the lake"). History Pre-Islamic Era Prior to the arrival of Islam, the region already had a sophisticated culture, as embodied in various Maranao epics, chants, and recorded history. The people of Lanao used to adhere to Hinduism, polytheist animism, and Buddhism. During this era, various cultural i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marawi City
Marawi, officially the Islamic City of Marawi (Maranao: ''Inged a Marawi''; fil, Islamikong Lungsod ng Marawi), is a 4th class component city and capital of the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 207,010 people. Marawi is located upon the shores of Lake Lanao. It is primarily inhabited by the Maranao people. The city is also called the "summer capital of the south" due to its higher elevation and cooler climate, a nickname it shares with Malaybalay. On May 23, 2017, the city suffered extensive damage during the Battle of Marawi as militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant invaded the city and engaged in a massive urban gunfight. The ensuing battle lasted until October 23, 2017, when Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced the ending of the battle. Major damage of the city was mostly caused by airstrikes carried out by the Philippine Air Force in an attempt to eliminate the militants. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marawi
Marawi, officially the Islamic City of Marawi (Maranao: ''Inged a Marawi''; fil, Islamikong Lungsod ng Marawi), is a 4th class component city and capital of the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 207,010 people. Marawi is located upon the shores of Lake Lanao. It is primarily inhabited by the Maranao people. The city is also called the "summer capital of the south" due to its higher elevation and cooler climate, a nickname it shares with Malaybalay. On May 23, 2017, the city suffered extensive damage during the Battle of Marawi as militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant invaded the city and engaged in a massive urban gunfight. The ensuing battle lasted until October 23, 2017, when Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced the ending of the battle. Major damage of the city was mostly caused by airstrikes carried out by the Philippine Air Force in an attempt to eliminate the militants. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amai Manabilang
Amai Manabilang, officially the Municipality of Amai Manabilang (Maranao: ''Inged a Amai Manabilang''; tl, Bayan ng Amai Manabilang), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,124 people. The municipality, formerly Bumbaran, was changed to ''Amai Manabilang'' under ''Muslim Mindanao Act No. 316'' on January 22, 2015. Etymology Bumbaran is named after the legendary city of Magalinday Bembaran in the ''Darangen'', a Meranau (Maranao) epic. The scenic beauty of the town resembles the beauty of Magalinday Bembaran. After the political efforts of Mayor James Manabilang, Bumbaran was renamed into ''Amai Manabilang'', in honor of his own personal ancestor. History Bumbaran was commonly known before as “Aparport” its seat of government. Its existence came into being when President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed into law on November 17, 1977, Presidential Decree No. 1243 creating Aparport a separat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapatagan, Lanao Del Sur
Kapatagan, officially the Municipality of Kapatagan (Maranao: ''Inged a Kapatagan''; tl, Bayan ng Kapatagan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,498 people. Geography Barangays Kapatagan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. * Bakikis * Barao * Bongabong * Daguan * Inudaran * Kabaniakawan * Kapatagan * Lusain * Matimos * Minimao * Pinantao.( Txt message - Pinantao is an old town before kapatagan municipality) * Salaman * Sigayan * Tabuan * Upper Igabay Climate Demographics Economy References External links Kapatagan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapai, Lanao Del Sur
Kapai, officially the Municipality of Kapai (Maranao: ''Inged a Kapai''; tl, Bayan ng Kapai), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,581 people. Geography Barangays Kapai is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Kapai Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Lanao del Sur {{ARMM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganassi, Lanao Del Sur
Ganassi, officially the Municipality of Ganassi (Maranao: ''Inged a Ganassi''; tl, Bayan ng Ganassi), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,802 people. The municipality used to host the 'finest example of a traditional torogan' according to Jesus T. Peralta of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. In January 2016, a media team found that the Laguindab torogan still stands in Ganassi, though it is badly damaged. A conservation effort is needed to rehabilitate the Laguindab torogan, one of the most outstanding royal houses built in the entire Philippines. History Ganassi among to the Nine Princess of Unayan (e.g. in Meranau term Imoda sa ganassi Ayour so Linindingan,Andong so Macadar, etc.) Geography Barangays Ganassi is politically subdivided into 32 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy Culture Torogan Finesse It was reported in 2015 that the town once hosted w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditsaan-Ramain, Lanao Del Sur
Ditsaan-Ramain, officially the Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain (Maranao: ''Inged a Ditsaan-Ramain''; tl, Bayan ng Ditsaan-Ramain), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,406 people. History Ditsaan-Ramain is part of the SHAKBA (Bubong, Buadi-Puso, Ditsa-an Ramain and Kapai). SHAKBA is a Maranao word which means links or interconnection. Shakba has many rivers and links to each other and this is where the name derives. Ditsa-an Ramain (shakba) is considered as peaceful among the municipalities of the province. Geography Barangays Ditsaan-Ramain is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Ditsaan-Ramain Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calanogas, Lanao Del Sur
Calanogas, officially the Municipality of Calanogas (Maranao and Iranun: ''Inged a Calanogas''; tl, Bayan ng Calanogas), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,985 people. Geography Barangays Calanogas is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Calanogas Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Lanao del Sur {{ARMM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butig, Lanao Del Sur
Butig, officially the Municipality of Butig (Maranao: ''Dalm a Butig''), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,768 people. This ancient and royal town of the Maranaos became a municipality under Executive Order No. 21 issued on June 25, 1963, during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal. History Butig is considered as one of the oldest settlements in the center of Mindanao. A sultanate located in the Pangampong (Principality) of Unayan, Lanao, Mindanao, Butig belongs to the confederation of the Sultans of Lanao (Ranao in Maranao language). This historic town is the "cradle" of Maranao civilization. Role in Islamization of Mindanao While Islamic political institutions were being implemented in Sulu, Muslim traders and possibly itinerant teachers visited the eastern and northern parts of Mindanao Island. The advent of Muhammad Kabungsuwan and his lieutenants developed a system of mul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bubong, Lanao Del Sur
Bubong, officially the Municipality of Bubong (Maranao language, Maranao and Iranun language, Iranun: ''Inged a Bubong''; tl, Bayan ng Bubong), is a 2nd class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,514 people. Geography Barangays Bubong is politically subdivided into 36 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Bubong Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Lanao del Sur {{ARMM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao Del Sur
Buadiposo-Buntong, officially the Municipality of Buadiposo-Buntong (Maranao and Iranun: ''Inged a Buadiposo-Buntong''; tl, Bayan ng Buadiposo-Buntong), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,046 people. Geography Barangays Buadiposo-Buntong is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Buadiposo-Buntong Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Lanao del Sur Populated places on Lake Lanao {{ARMM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binidayan, Lanao Del Sur
Binidayan, officially the Municipality of Binidayan (Maranao and Iranun: ''Inged a Binidayan''; tl, Bayan ng Binidayan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,965 people. List of Elected and Appointed Municipal Mayors The municipality of Binidayan was created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 482 series of 1954. Its first local election was held on the 1957 Philippine General Election, hence numerous individuals were appointed as its local officials prior to the 1957 Philippine General Election. Sultan Raraco Pundag Macaorao was the municipality's first mayor by virtue of appointment. Datu Omar Basman Olama was its first elected municipal mayor, while Sultan Muliloda Dimaporo was the municipality's longest serving chief executive. After the 1986 People Power Revolution which resulted to the ascension of President Cory Aquino, all incumbent local officials were removed from their respe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
