Lanao del Sur
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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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Capital: Marawi City
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—800,162 (29th largest)
Density—207 per km² (43rd highest)
2000 census—800,162 (29th largest)
Density—207 per km² (43rd highest)
Area: 3,872.9 km² (34th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—1
Municipalities—38
Barangays—1,155
Congressional districts—2
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—1
Municipalities—38
Barangays—1,155
Congressional districts—2
Languages: Maranao
Governor: Basher D.Manalo (2004-2007)
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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.
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Municipalities
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