Lanao del Sur - Definition and Overview

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

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Region: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

Capital: Marawi City

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—800,162 (29th largest)
Density—207 per km² (43st highest)

Area: 3,872.9 km² (34rd largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—1
Municipalities—38
Barangays—1,155
Congressional districts—2

Languages: Maguindanaoan

Governor: Mamintal Adiong (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

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

City

• Marawi City

Municipalities

Physical

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History

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