ILIGAN CITY

Industrial Center of the South and City of Majestic Waterfalls

Population

Total(2007) 308,046

Languages

Cebuano (Majority), Filipino, English

General Information

The City of Iligan is a Highly urbanized city North of the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines, and the province's former capital. Iligan is predominantly Christian (93.61%).It is not only rich in natural resources and industries but it is also the home of a mix of cultures, Maranaos of Lanao del Sur, Higaonons of Bukidnon, and many settlers and migrants from other parts of the country. It is known for its diverse culture.

Geography

Iligan City is bounded on the north by the municipality of Lugait, Misamis Oriental, to the south by the municipalities of Baloi, Linamon and Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, to the east by the territories of Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon, and to the west by Iligan Bay.

Economy

The economy of Iligan was largely based on heavy industries. After the construction of Maria Cristina (Agus VI) Hydroelectric Plant by National Power Corporation (NPC, NAPOCOR) in 1950, the city experienced rapid industrialization and continued until the late 1980s. The largest steel plant in the country, National Steel Corporation (NSC), was also established during that period (Specifically in 1962). Lessons learned from the crisis, the city government makes its move to diversify the economy. Among those are tourism, agriculture, and agribusiness. In One Town, One Product (OTOP) Project of Department of Trade and Industry, the city is producing abaca and its product lines.

Climate

Iligan falls within the third type of climate wherein the seasons are not very pronounced. Rain is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Because of its tropical location the city does not experience cold weather. Neither does it experience strong weather disturbances due to its geographical location (being outside the typhoon belt) and also because of the mountains that are surrounding the city.

Transportation

Sea - There are shipping lines serving. Land - Buses and Super 5 Transport are the dominant public land transportation in this City. Air - Iligan City is served by Maria Cristina Airport located in the nearby municipality of Baloi.

Tourism

Iligan is also known as City of Majestic Waterfalls because there are about 20 waterfalls within the city. The famous waterfall in the city, as well as the city's famous landmark, is Maria Cristina Falls. It is also the primary source of electric power of the city, harnessed by Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.

Level of Security

High Level