Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte is a province of the Philippines in the northwest of the island of Mindanao. Lanao del Norte is part of the district X Northern Mindanao
The capital is located in the northwest of the province Tubod.
The governor of the province is called Mohammad Khalid Q. Dimaporo.
Geography
The province is bordered on the south by the province of Lanao del Sur, on the west by Zamboanga del Sur, on the northeast by Misamis Oriental and on the east by the province of Bukidnon. Furthermore, separates the bay of Iligan, more precisely, its foothills, the Bay of Panguil, the province of Misamis Occidental.
Lanao del Norte has access to both Mindanaosee in the north, across the bay of Iligan, and in the south of the bay of Illana to the Gulf of Moro. The largest river is the province's Agus, it has its origins in Lanao Lake. The province has an area of 3092 km ².
Demography and language
According to the census from 2007 Lanao del Norte has a population of 836 329 people, which puts the province at the 30th place of the vital statistics of the Philippines. On average 270.5 people come to a square km. This means the 31st place in this category.
The relationship between Christians and Muslims is about 60:40 in favor of the Christian population.
The Marano are a Malay- Arab tribe that before the arrival of the Spaniards settled for a long time in the field. They are distinguished by an independently remaining culture that gives them a certain uniqueness. This culture is reflected in language, customs, religion, social coexistence, clothing, music, and other characteristics that distinguishes this province from other provinces of the Philippines.
The most used language is Cebuano. However, English and Filipino are widely spoken and understood. The native Muslims on the other hand use the language Marano.
Economy
The main industry is agriculture and fishing. In addition to rice, corn, coconut, bananas, fruits and various kinds of vegetables and especially seafood such as shrimp, crab, shellfish, but also of wood and wood products are sold.
Besides are ceramics, furniture and brassware industrial products of the province.
Administrative divisions
The Lanao del Norte province is divided into 22 autonomous governing municipalities and one city. The municipalities are in turn subdivided into a total of 506 barangays ( districts ). The province is divided into two districts Congress.
City
- Iligan City
Communities
- Bacolod
- Baloi
- Baroy
- Kapatagan
- Kauswagan
- Kolambugan
- Lala
- Linamon
- Magsaysay
- Maigo
- Matungao
- Munai
- Nunungan
- Pantao Ragat
- Pantar
- Poona Piagapo
- Salvador
- Sapad
- Sultan Naga Dimaporo ( Karomatan )
- Tagoloan
- Tangcal
- Tubod
Climate
Lanao del Norte is outside the typhoon belt, which touches the northern part of the Philippines. It's such a no seasons, the climate is tropical and warm at an average temperature of 27 ° C. The average rainfall is 1,529 mm.
History
The name Lanao is derived from the word Ranao from the Maranao dialect, which means lake inhabitants. Thus, the original inhabitants of the area have meant that around the Lake Lanao populated the land, which is located in the center of the present province of Lanao del Sur. This was originally part of Lanao del Norte, together with a large province of Lanao.
The Malay- Arabic tribe of the Marano settled from the south in the area long before the arrival of the Spaniards. Despite many attempts by the Spaniards to Christianize the Marano, they remained faithful to their religion and tradition today. Also, all violent attempts at expulsion of Muslims and sustainable colonization of the area were not successful, the Spanish colonial powers.
On July 4, 1959, divided into the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur to the Republic Act No 2228, the former province of Lanao. At this time, Iligan City became the capital of Lanao del Norte.
On 24 June 1982, the seat of the provincial government was transferred to the management of community Tubod which holds the seat of government of the province today.
Attractions
- The Tinago Falls in the municipality Linamon
- The Limunsudan waterfalls in Iligan City
- The Pagayawan cases in the municipality of Bacolod
- The Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City
- Cathedral Falls and the Santa Cruz waterfalls in Kapatagan
- Lidpa Subterranean River
- Pikalawag Public Beach
- Mount Inayawan Range Natural Park