Iligan is geographically located in Lanao del Norte, Philippines but is independent from the province. With a total land area of 813.37 square kilometers, the city is one of the largest cities in the country in terms of land area.
On June 16, 1950, Iligan became a chartered city of Lanao del Norte. The city is home to the Iligan Institute of Technology of Mindanao State University.
2025 Iligan election results
On May 12, 2025, Iligan elected its new congressman, mayor, vice mayor and councilors. The city has 44 barangays and 189,050 registered voters.
CONGRESSMEN
- Celso Regencia = 74,818
- Oskie Badelles = 58,895
- Buboy Mijares = 11,447
- Manny Salibay = 5,747
- Seigred Espina = 745
MAYOR
- Frederick Siao = 74,458
- Roy Ga = 68,084
- Franklin Quijano = 10,386
- Kargador General Anduyan = 4,120
VICE MAYOR
- Wekwek Uy =71,491
- Dodong Alemania = 67,223
- Jemar Vera Cruz = 13,387
- Jun Visaya = 1,709
COUNCILORS
- Nhicolle B. Capangpangan = 74,307
- Derrick Siao = 69,286
- Bong Abragan = 69,187
- Bernard “Tete” Y. Pacaña = 67,503
- Michelle E. Sweet = 67,210
- Marlene L. Young = 67,091
- Tatay Huertas = 66,619
- King Belmonte = 65,360
- Ian Uy = 63,757
- Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong = 63,308
- Ramil C. Emborong = 63,132
- Simplicio “Pisyong” N. Larrazabal III = 61,941
- Macky Macapagal = 61,222
- Nick Echavez = 60,460
- Demy Plando = 59,139
- Ian Loking = 58,926
- Brigada Melvin Anggot =58,802
- Grace Catubig = 58,392
- Betsy Zalsos = 58,014
- Dexter Sumaoy = 56,411
- Vanni Encabo = 55,638
- Irvine Sumagang = 54,032
- Dongki Baller = 53,895
- Richard Veloso = 49,425
- Sol Bacsarpa = 17,710
- Voltaire Rovira II = 16,638
- Tata Tamula = 14,529
- Bong Magallanes = 13,894
- Rex Razo = 13,261
- MJ Gayo = 12,332
- Cocoy Sabarre = 9,235
- Tesdaman Carillo = 8,740
- Mike Macarambon = 8,473
- Randy Salcedo = 7,797
- Leo Ricarte = 7,703
- Val Murillo = 6,861
- Jonathan Maeslim = 5,468
- Albert Ong = 5,395
- Allysah Pangandaman = 5,146
- Pastor Obina = 5,031
- Troy Fernan = 4,016
- Lilibeth Imperial = 2,930
- Julie Lao = 2,710
- Kenneth Austria = 2,659
- Concordio Baguio = 2,439
- Scott Summer = 2,228
- Jun Biston = 1,205
- Ike Marin = 1,152
On May 11, 2024, Kristel Codas represented Iligan at Miss Philippines Earth 2024 and competed against 28 other candidates at the Talakag Covered Court in Talakag, Bukidnon, Philippines. She finished in the Top 15.
On May 2, 2025, Juliana Fresado represented Iligan at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 12.
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