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Iligan, Northern Mindanao

Philippines

District capital8.2289° N, 124.2434° E

Iligan is a district capital in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The recorded population is 342,618.

Population342,618
ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Coordinates8.2289° N, 124.2434° E
CountryPhilippines
Rank in Philippines#37 of 44,372

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Nearest Airports

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Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport

IGNLocal

11.4 km away

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Labo Airport

OZCRegional

44.5 km away

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Lumbia Airfield

RPMLLocal

45.5 km away

About Iligan

At coordinates 8.23° N, 124.24° E, Iligan lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Northern Mindanao in Philippines.

Iligan has 342,618 inhabitants, making it the #37 most populated locality in Philippines out of 44,372 registered.

Cities in Northern Mindanao

The Northern Mindanao region of Philippines is home to Iligan and other cities such as Cagayan de Oro, Mantampay, NIA Valencia. Iligan has 342,618 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is IGN.

Cagayan de Oro741,617Mantampay265,032NIA Valencia223,620Gingoog138,895Manolo Fortich118,075Quezon114,521Maramag109,864Ozamiz City93,082Don Carlos73,592Oroquieta71,373

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Iligan includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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MahayahayCity
0.4 km
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RosarioCity
0.9 km
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TubodCity
1.2 km
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SarayCity
1.2 km
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San RoqueCity
1.2 km
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Pala-oCity
1.5 km
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San MiguelCity
1.8 km
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TamboCity
2.3 km
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San IsidroCity
2.4 km
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TuminuboCity
2.4 km
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SantiagoCity
2.4 km
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BayugCity
2.5 km
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LibertadCity · 5,210 inhab.
2.6 km
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PugaanCity
2.8 km
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TipanoyCity
3.4 km
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Ra-asCity
3.4 km
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Datto LantoyCity
3.5 km
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HinaplananCity
3.5 km
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TiparatCity
3.6 km
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BucanaCity
3.8 km

Universities in Iligan

Iligan is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
La Salle Academy1958——
Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology1968——
St. Michael's College, Iligan City1914——
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Largest cities in Philippines

#1 Quezon City3,084,270#2 Davao1,848,947#3 Caloocan1,712,945#4 Manila1,600,000#5 Taguig1,308,085
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Iligan?

Iligan has a population of 342,618. It ranks #37 in Philippines by population.

What province or state is Iligan in?

Iligan is located in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.

Where is Iligan located?

Iligan is located at coordinates 8.23° N, 124.24° E in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.

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