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About Islamic City of Marawi

Islamic City of Marawi

The Islamic City of Marawi is a 1st class city in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. It is the capital city of Lanao del Sur. Marawi City is bounded on the west by Marantao and Saguiaran, on the east by Bubong and Ditsaan Ramain, on the north by Kapai and Saguiran, and on the south by Lake Lanao. It has a total land area of 22.6 sq. km.

According to the 2000 census, Marawi City has a population of 131,090 people in 20,375 households. It is politically subdivided into 96 barangays. The economy of Marawi City is largely based on agriculture and exporting.

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MARAWI CITY
"THE LAND OF THE CRESENT"

The Islamic City of Marawi today was before a municipality named Dansalan which was organized on May 24,1907 under the Moro Province Administration. Dansalan means a "place of destination" a rendezvous.

The old Dansalan became a charter city on August 19, 1940, pursuant to Commonwealth Act No. 592, but was inaugurated only on September 30, 1950, the delay was caused by the Pacific War.