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One of the eight wonders of the Philippines is the Maria Christina Falls which specifically located at Iligan City, Philippines. Where I used to grow up to and have build up my entire plans in life. A City which best known as the “Land of Majestic Waterfalls“…

Brief Description

The “City of Majestic Waterfalls,” as Iligan is being described, does not plummet to the depths of the earth but empowers the industries it houses to keep the nation moving. It is not only known for its rich natural resources, the likes of Maria Cristina Falls that has become a major source of power, but it is also the home of nationally acclaimed artists, poets, cultural workers, and writers, and geographically, is a cross road of the cultural mix of the Maranaos of Lanao del Sur, Higaonons of Bukidnon, and the dominantly Christian settlers and migrants from the Visayas and other places of Mindanao.

Geography

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

Political Subdivision

Iligan City has 44 barangays with a total land area of 81,337 hectares.

Climate

Iligan City belongs to the C type climate (short, low, sun dry season one to three months with less than 74 mm. of rainfall from strong weather disturbances). Average annual temperature is 21.68° Celsius.

Population

There are about 325,000 (as of year 2000) Iliganos, with an annual growth rate of 3.8%. 42% live in the city. Iliganons are a mixture of the Muslim and Cebuano stock s with Tagalogs and some other cultural minority groups and immigrants from other places.

Language / Dialect

Cebuano, the major dialect in the city, is reported as the mother tongue of 94% of the population. The remaining 6% speak Tagalog, Maranao, Ilonggo, Ilocano, and Waray-Waray.

This is my native town where I used to enjoy my childhood and teenage years. A place where I couldn’t even forget even where I am or maybe. To belong in this native town is one great opportunity that I will cherished for the rest of my life.

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