Iligan City

Iligan City is a highly urbanized city of Northern Mindanao at the province of Lanao del Norte Philippines which consists of 44 barangays, and the province's previous capital. It is about 795 kilometers southeast of Manila. Base on 2007 census, it has a residential record of 308,046 people. Iligan form its earliest settlement at Bayug few kilometers away from the present city. Name Iligan is from Higaunon word “iligan” or ilijan” meaning “fortress of defense”.

Iligan City is known to be the “City of Waterfalls” because of its 20 enormous waterfalls, situated in different barrios of the town. Climate here is good because of its geographical location. Has a vast existence of trees which makes it safe for weather disturbances. Among the city waterfalls are the following:

• Ma. Cristina Falls
• Tinago Falls
• Mimbalut Falls
• Abaga Falls
• Dodiongan Falls
• Limunsudan Falls
• Pampam Falls
• Dalipuga Falls
• Kalubihon Falls

Visiting these places would results a good relaxation, since water contains energy that is necessary for all living things. Pure water is naturally colorless and has no taste or smell. But its hidden characteristic makes it an interesting matter. You probably acquainted with water’s chemical description H₂O. Water is unique that it is the only natural elements that is found in all three states liquid, solid and gas. Water is vital to all living creature on earth. Where there is water there is life and where water is insufficient, life has to struggles.

Delicacies

Sukang Pinakurat

Cheding Peanut

Places to stay

• Ma. Cristina Hotel
• Cheradel Suite
• Elena Tower
• Famous Pension House
• Farah Hotel
• Corporate Inn

Agriculture Products

• Coconut
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Rice & Corn

Getting there

It’s not hard to have vacations in Iligan City. Its location is effortless to reach. Through the assistance of a travel agencies or by simply creating your own travel itinerary. Flights are available from Manila (1 hr n 15minutes) or Cebu (25mins) to Cagayan or if you want to travel by sea you can make book at some shipping lines such as Cebu Ferries (Super Ferry), Gothong and Sulpicio Lines mostly travel at night for 8 hrs. From then you can ride a bus from Cagayan towards Iligan City for 2 hrs maximum.

Communication companies such as Globe, Smart, Sun Cellular and PDLT aids in obtaining an impressive communications. Also some restaurant establishments are wifi-connected.