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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.


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People and Culture

Points of interest in the province include:

  • Moncado Colony
  • Mindanao State University (Main Campus)
  • Kalookan Lake
  • Aga Khan Museum
  • Torogan (of Tuka)
  • Islamic Center of the Philippines (the country's largest dome)
  • Tallest Minarets of Mawawi

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

History

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