Maguindanao - Definition and Overview

Maguindanao is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Its capital is Shariff Aguak and borders Lanao del Sur to the north, Cotabato to the east, and Sultan Kudarat to the south. To the west lies the Moro Gulf.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Maguindanao

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Region: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

Capital: Shariff Aguak

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—801,102 (28th largest)
Density—163 per km² (30th highest)

Area: 4,900.1 km² (21st largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—28
Barangays—472
Congressional districts—2

Languages: Maguindanaoan

Governor: Datu Andal S. Ampatuan (2004-2007)

Contents

1 People and Culture

People and Culture

Maguindanao is subdivided into 28 municipalities.

Regions and Provinces of Mindanao
Zamboanga Peninsula:	Zamboanga del Norte \| Zamboanga del Sur \| Zamboanga Sibugay
Northern Mindanao:	Bukidnon \| Camiguin \| Lanao del Norte \| Misamis Occidental \| Misamis Oriental
Davao Region:	Compostela Valley \| Davao \| Davao del Sur \| Davao Oriental
SOCCSKSARGEN:	Cotabato \| Sarangani \| South Cotabato \| Sultan Kudarat
Caraga:	Agusan del Norte \| Agusan del Sur \| Surigao del Norte \| Surigao del Sur
ARMM:	Basilan \| Lanao del Sur \| Maguindanao \| Sulu \| Tawi-Tawi

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