About Iligan
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 03:18 Written by nefarios Monday, 12 November 2012 02:39
Location | Iligan City is situated in Northern Mindanao (Region 10). Approximately 800 kilometers southeast of Manila. |
Date created | June 16, 1950 under R.A. 525 |
Land area | 81,337 hectares (813.37 sq. km.) |
Climate | Short dry season (for one to three months). Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. |
Population | 308,046(Aug.2007 NSO Census) |
No. of barangays | 44 |
Religion | Predominantly Roman Catholic |
Major dialect | Cebuano |
Cultural minority | minority Higaonons, Maranao, Kolibugan |
City classification | Highly urbanized |
Industries | 11 Major Industries |
Banks | 24 (4 public; 20 private) |
Tourism | 23, waterfalls, 8 springs, 15 caves |
School | 181 schools (106 public; 75 private; 17 madrasah) including vocational and technical schools |
Literacy rate | 94.71 |
Health facilities | 5 hospitals (4 private; 1 public), 49 Brgy. Health centers, 1 Main Health Center |
Seaports | 1 public port; 9 private & 2 fishing ports |
Power | 3 hydro-electric power plants |
Communication | * 4 Digital Telephone Systems * 2 Wireless Telephone Systems (Smart Comm. Inc. & Globe) * 2 Cable Stations * 1 TV Station * 8 Radio Stations * Messengerial Agencies / Cargo Forwarders * 1 Post Office * 4 newspaper publications * 4 Internet Service Companies (Iligan Global Access Network, MARANET, Weblink & Philweb) & other private internet cafes located within the city |
Transport | Land - 2 Bus companies Sea - 4 shipping lines |