Iligan City is composed of 44 barangays with a total land area of 81,337 hectares.Cebuano is the main dialect of this city in fact 94% of the population speaks Cebuano and considered it as their mother tongue,while the remaining 6% consists of the indigenous dialects Tagalog, Maranao, Ilonggo, and Waray-waray.The city belongs to the type C climate (short,low, sun dry season one to three months with less than 74mm. rainfall from strong weather disturbances.
Iligan City may not be the type for world class but it may still take your breath.
Behold the wonders of the city of iligan
Iligan City Plaza
This is City plaza can be found at the center of the city.Many people visits this place to hang-out,date, stroll and to let their childrens to play around. Events are also held in this place such as dancing and singing competitions, concerts, feeding programs.Some come for sports like chess and table tennis.
Iligan City Hall
This is where the city mayor works, if you would have questions or inquries regarding the city you could come to the city hall to ask for help.The City Hall is Located at Buhanginan Hill, on your way to the city hall you would encounter a path full of sharp stones which would lead you to the top of the hill,the path would help massage your feet and they say it can even cure arthritis and rheuma.Then there is the Iligan Anahaw Amphitheater which is also known as the "Jewel of Iligan" It is one of the largest amphitheater here in Mindanao, This Amphitheater is a good site to view Iligan City because it provides a top view of the city.
Timoga Swimming Pool
This is one of the spots that you can only find in Iligan City.This is one of the spots that visitors come and visit for because of its amazing and fantastic beauty. In fact, it is not only beautiful but also natural because of its overflowing water.Here you can have great time with your family and friends, Timoga Spring Pool is consisted of 5 different designs of pools.
Maria Cristina Falls
It is Iligans greates heritage, the landmark of Iligan city. The most replendant among the 20 plus waterfalls.It is also known as "Mother of Industry and Fountainhead of progress". It has 320ft. height and spews 130 cubic meters per second of water. It is the source of Industrial power in the city, Its water is being harnessed for electric power.
This falls is literally hidden in a deep ravine. It is covered by trees and on your way to the falls you would need to step over 400 steps to reach the said Tinago falls, It is required to be in a good condition, without any heart or breathing conditions if you would want to descend.Once you get to the area, Im sure your efforts will pay off as the scenery is really awesome.
Limunsudan Falls
35 kilometers away from the city proper. It has the claim of being the country`s highest waterfalls. It is a breathtaking two-tiered falls. The lower cascade alone is higher than the 320feet Maria Cristina Falls.It has a total height of 870feet.
Approximately 1,600 feet above sea level, considered as the highest mountain in Iligan city. It is safe for trekking, mountain climbing and camping. 5.5 kilometers away from the city proper. The hanging bridge connecting the main road and the jump off point to the foot of the mountain is an experience itself.
a 40ft. high two tiered waterfalls with a lagoon ideal for swimming. The 6-8 clave clusters are narrow with long and deep chambers which makes it very ideal for adventurous persons to visit. It is located at Hinterland Brgy. Hindang.
Maze park and resort
A perfect place for nature lovers to hang-out. It has an olympic size of swimming pool that vary shape and sizes it has also a function hall, restaurant, cottages, botanical parks and a mini zoo.
This is not the end of our journey in Iligan, there are still lots of places to see and lots of activities to experience that are only waiting for you.What are you waiting for? Come visit us in our literally WONDERFUL city.
ITS MORE FUN IN ILIGAN :) .
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