 Islamic City of Marawi
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.
Historical Background (click me)
Marawi is a settlement of the western side of the Agus River. It was formerly part of the municipality of Dansalan. Its name was derived from the Maranao term "rawi" which means reclining, referring to the lilies bending to the north on the mouth of the Agus River.
The municipality of Dansalan was established under the Moro Province on May 24, 1907. Pursuant to Commonwealth act No. 592 in 1940, Dansalan became a chartered city but was not inaugurated until September 30,1950. In 1956, Dansalan City was changed to Marawi City through a Congressional Act.
On April 1980, Marawi City was renamed as the Islamic City of Marawi and thereafter proclaimed by the Sanguniang Pampook of Region XII as the summer capital of the region. Marawi is the only city in the country where more than 90 percent are Muslims and the people preserved their Islamic way of life.
Land Area & Location
The city of Marawi is located on the northern shore of Lake Lanao. As the capital city, it serves as the commercial, educational, cultural, religious and political center of the province of Lanao del Sur. The total land area of Marawi City is about 22.6 square kilometers. It occupies 0.01 percent of the Philippines' entire area of 300,000 square kilometers, and represents 0.15 percent of Central Mindanao's total area of 14,571.3 square kilometers.
Political Subdivision
Marawi City is one of the three cities in Central Mindanao. It is also called The Islamic City of Marawi and the summer capital of the region. It is composed of 96 barangays which are divided into five political barangay districts: District I-29 barangays; District II-22 barangays; District III-17 barangays; District IV-17 barangays; and, District V-11 barangays.
Area Profile
Marawi City is bounded on the north by the municipalities of Kapai and Saguiaran, on the south by Lake Lanao, on the east by the municipalities of Bubong and Ditsaan Ramain, and on the west by the municipalities of Marantao and Saguiaran.
Postal Code: 9700
Area Code: 063
Land Area: 22.6 sq km
Population: 123,295
Religion: - 96.6% Muslims
- 1.5% Romoan Catholic
- 1% Protestants
- 0.9 % Other Religious Sects.
Dialects Spoken: - Maranao
- Arabic
- Visayan
- Tagalog
- English
Medical Facilities: - RP-Libya-Hospital
- Amai Pakpak General Hospital
Educational Facilities: - Mindanao State University - Main Campus
- Aba-Al Khal Comouter School
- Dansalan Junior College
- Marawi Capitol College Foundation
- Pacasum College
Power Supply: - Hydroelectric Power Plant -AGUS I
Water Supply: - Marawi City Waterworks District
- Local Water Utilities Administration
Communication Facilities/ Telephone Companies: - Telecommunication Office (TELOF) of DOTC
- Italtel
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Islamic City of Marawi 
