Iligan City - My Hometown

Iligan City

The city, widely described as the City of Majestic Waterfalls, lies in the Cagayan-Iligan corridor in the Northern Mindanao (Region 10) region of the Philippines. A highly urbanized city situated within the province of Lanao del Norte though the government is independent in  the province. It represents a lone district in the House of Congress.

                                                                                                                                                                 English: Quezon Avenue in the city of Iligan, Mindanao (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

                     









Total land area                                                                                      

• 813.37 square kilometers (314.04 square miles) with 44 barangays.

Population 

• 322,821 persons (2010 census)

Boundaries

• South by the municipalities of Balo-I and Linamon of Lanao del Norte
• North by the municipalities of Lugait, Manticao, and Opol of Misamis Oriental
• East by Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon provinces 
• West by Iligan Bay. 

 Climate

• The city within the C type climate. Average annual temperature is 21.68° Celsius. Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year. No cold weather like winter. 

Time 

• Philippine Standard Time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Meantime

Currency

• Philippine peso 
• Currency exchange: US dollar and other currencies are accepted by any banks or any authorized money changers

Religion

• Christianity is predominant religion on the whole population
• Catholics is the majority of the Christians 
• Islam is widely and openly practice.
• The city fiesta is held every September 29 in honor of the patron saint, Saint Michael

Business Hours

• Government agencies and offices: 8 am to 5 pm (Mondays to Fridays); Sundays is a legal holiday.
• Banks: 9 am to 4 pm (Mondays to Saturdays) - BDO open 'til 5:30 pm.
• Business establishments: 9 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday (others are open on Sundays)

Language

• Cebuano is widely spoken and understood among locals in the city. 
• Regional language, Tagalog, and other languages from other cultural minorities and immigrants from other places, is also spoken here.
• The English language is the medium of instruction in education.

Transportation

Travel by sea

• Port of Iligan 
• Passenger and cargo shipping lines sails to and from Manila, Cebu, Siquijor, Bohol, and other major ports in Mindanao.
• The alternate route is from the nearby Port of Cagayan de Oro City and the Port of Ozamiz City.

Travel by air

• Laguindingan International Airport in the Municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental is the nearest and operational airport. Philippine Airlines/PAL Express, Cebu Pacific, Tiger Asia, and Air Asia currently provides daily flights. Flights going to Manila is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Travel by land            

• Jeepneys, Taxi cabs, Pedicabs, Tartanillas (horse-driven carriage), and Motorcycles (Habal-habal) are available for city transport
• City jeepneys regular fare PHP 7.00; PHP 5.50 for students/Senior Citizens and Persons with disabilities (PWD)
• Bus - Long distance travel
• Two major bus operator: Rural Transit and Super 5 Transport
• Two main bus terminals

1. The Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT) - land trips to and from 
    Cagayan de Oro City and various parts of Misamis Oriental to as far as Davao City.
2. Southbound Bus and Jeepney Terminal  - land trips to and from Marawi City 
    and Dipolog City to as far as Zamboanga City.

• Passenger vans and jeeps - an alternative transport for long distance travel 

Telecommunications 

• PLDT-Maratel,Inc.
• Bayan Telecommunication,Inc.
• Smart Communication
• Globe Telecom
• Sun Cellular

Tourism 

• Waterfall hopping is  one of the popular activities in Iligan City.
• IBS Waterfall Adventure Tour is an annual event of the Iligan Bloggers' Society
• Diyandi Festival/Sayaw Saulog(Kasadya Merry Making and Street Dancing) - an annual event in time of the city fiesta, September 29           
• Anahaw Open Amphi-Theater - Brgy. Pala-o
• Iligan City Hall - Brgy. Pala-o; Seat of the City Government
• Maze Park and Resort
• Timoga Pool
• Delamar Resort
• Mt. Agad-agad
• Rizal Park/Public Plaza - Brgy. Poblacion; Famous for weekend night market
• Mimars Swimming Pool
• Tay-Tay Swimming Pool
• NPC- Nature's Park - Iligan City first zipline
• Tipanoy Golf Course - Brgy. Tipanoy
• Hindang Falls/Hindang Caves
• Centennial Park
• Paseo de Iligan
• Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House

           List of Waterfalls

• Maria Cristina Falls - the most famous and the primary source of electric power of the city( Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant)
• Tinago Falls - Barangay Ditucalan
• Mimbalut Falls - Barangay Buru-un
• Abaga Falls - Barangay Suarez
• Dodiongan Falls - Barangay Bonbonon.
• Abaga Falls - Barangay Suarez 
• Dalipuga Falls - Barangay Dalipuga  
• Gata Falls - Barangay Rogongon 
• Guimbalolan Falls - Barangay Rogongon  
• Hindang Falls -Barangay Hindang  
• Ikog Falls. Bridal Veil Falls - Barangay Maria Cristina 
• Kalisaon Falls -  Barangay Mainit 
• Kamadahan Falls - Barangay Rogongon 
• Kibalang Falls - Barangay Rogongon  
• Languyon Falls - Barangay Puga-an
• Langilanon Falls - Barangay Puga-an  
• Limunsudan Falls - Barangay Rogongon
• Linanot Falls -Barangay Bunawan  
• Malaigang Falls - Barangay Mainit 
• Malapacan Falls - Barangay Mainit 
• Malinao Falls -  Barangay Kabacsanan 
• Pindarangahan Falls - Barangay Rogongon 
• Rogongon Falls - Barangay Rogongon

Dining

• 9 R's CAFE & RESTAURANT - Brgy. San Miguel
• AL FRESCO - Brgy. Tubod
• ARUMA COFFEE LOUNGE -Brgy. Poblacion 
• BAR-B-Q INN - Brgy. Poblacion
• BELLA'S CHICKEN ATI-ATIHAN -  Brgy. Tubod
• BIG BEN KITCHEN - Brgy. Poblacion
• BIG DIPPER - Brgy. Poblacion
• BREWS ALMIGHTY COFFEE SHOP - Brgy. Tibanga
• CAFE HERMOSO - Brgy. Mahayahay
• CALDA PIZZA - Brgy. Pala-o
• CHOMP CAFE - Brgy. Poblacion
• CHOWKING - Brgy. Tibanga and Brgy. Villaverde
• CHRISVEN RESTAURANT - Brgy. Pala-o
• COFFEE WORKS - Brgy. Bagong Silang
• DEAR MANOK - Brgy. Palao
• DELECTA - Brgy. Poblacion
• EL CANTO GRILL & SEAFOOD HOUSE - Brgy. Poblacion
• ENANG'S GRILL & SEAFOODS - Brgy. Hinaplanon
• EPAY'S LETCHON - Brgy. Poblacion
• FLAMOO - Brgy. Palao
• FONTINA - Brgy. Tibanga
• GAZPACHO'S FOOD HOUSE - Brgy. Pala-o
• GOLDIMIX FASTFOOD - Brgy. Poblacion
• GLORIA'S IHAW-IHAW - Brgy. Buru-un
• HOYOHOY RESTAURANT - Brgy. Dalipuga
• ILIGANON RESTOBAR - Brgy. Pala-o
• INJ RAI RACK SEAFOODS - Brgy. Pala-o
• JOLIBEE - Brgy. Vilaverde, Brgy. Poblacion, and Brgy. Tibanga
• JY DIMSUM - Brgy. Pala-o
• KUZINA ILIGANON - Brgy. Tibanga
• KYLA'S BISTRO - Brgy. Pala-o
• K-ZELS AVENUE GRILL - Brgy. Pala-o]
• LAI-LAI YEUNG CHOW RESTAURANT - Brgy. Poblacion
• ALBERTO'S PIZZA - Brgy. Tibanga
• GREENWICH - Brgy. Villaverde
• PIZZARELLA - Brgy. San Miguel
• PIZZA BYT - Brgy. San Miguel
• R. KELLY PIZZA HOUSE -Brgy. Tibanga
• Jaime's Lechon Bayug - Brgy. Poblacion

Delicacies/Specialties

• Cheding's Peanuts - Brgy. Poblacion
• Sukang Pinakurat

Where to stay

• MARIA CRISTINA HOTEL - Brgy. Poblacion
• ALYA VISTA INN - Brgy. Poblacion
• BED ASIA - Brgy. Pala-o
• CAPRICE INN - Brgy. Poblacion
• CASA ROYAL I - Brgy. Pala-o
• CASA ROYAL 2 - Brgy Tibanga
• CELADON PENSION HOUSE - Brgy. Pala-o
• CHERADEL SUITES - Brgy. Villaverde
• CORPORATE INN - Brgy. Pala-o
• CRYSTAL INN - Brgy. San MIguel
• D' MORVIE SUITES - Brgy. Saray
• ELENA TOWER INN - Brgy. Tibanga
• ESMERALDA - Brgy. Pala-o
• FAMOUS PENSION HOUSE 1 & 2 - Brgy. San Miguel
• FARRAH HOTEL - Brgy. Saray
• JALEXIS INN - Brgy. Poblacion
• KINGSWAY INN - Brgy. Saray
• MANGO TREE PENSION HOUSE - Brgy. Saray
• RENE'S DINER & PENSION HOUSE - Brgy. Mahayahay
• SMILER'S INN - Brgy. Bur-un
• STAY LITE PENSION HOUSE - Brgy. Pala-o
• TWILIGHT INN - Brgy. Pala-o
• UGN' S PLACE - Brgy. Ubaldo laya
• ZITRO GUEST HOUSE - Brgy. Pobalcion
• MSU-IIT HOSTEL - Brgy. Tibanga
• ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE MINI HOTEL - Brgy. Poblacion

City Nightlife

• ATMOSFERA - Brgy. Poblacion
• The Chic and cozy bar
• BAT-C - Brgy. Pala-o
• CLUB VILLAGE MART - Brgy. Pala-o
• ILIGANON BAR - Brgy. Pala-o
• NATURA - Brgy. Pala-o
• TWILIGHT RESTOBAR - Brgy. Poblacion
• Z RESTO BAR - Brgy. Bagong Silang

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