Approximately 800 kilometers Southeast of Manila, Northern Mindanao (Region X) is Iligan City is located. It is about 81,337 hectares (813, 37 sq. km) with a population of 308,046 as of August, 2007. Most people in Iligan City are Higaonons and Maranaos but Cebuano is its major dialect. Atleast 11 major industries are to be found in the city that it is considered highly urbanized.
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| Maria Cristina Falls source: http://facebook.com/josephmartin12/photos |
“The City of Majestic Waterfalls”, the modifier used to typically portray Iligan City. Obviously, the city has 23 amazing waterfalls. The most recognized waterfall is the Maria Cristina Falls. It is Iligan’s greatest heritage, the landmark of Iligan City. It is 320 feet high and the absolute source of industrial power in the city. Also, it is the most dazzling among the 23 waterfalls. The said falls is also known as the twin falls because of the rocks that led to the misdirection of the falls that seemed to split in half.
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| Dodiongan Falls source: http://lakbaypilipinas.com/images/iligan_dodiongan_falls.jpg |
Besides Maria Cristina Falls, there are other falls residing the city. Dodiongan Falls is 65.60 feet high, cascading down to a concrete-like boulder. Also, the pool at the foot of the falls is very ideal for swimming. Tinago Falls is another which has an elevation of approximately 420 feet. With just 13.8 kilometers away from the city, you can see the falls hidden in a deep ravine, cascading beautifully into a basin-like pool.
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| Iligan City Hall source: http://www.midlifedancing.com/2010/12/03/glimpse-of-the-sky-from-iligan-city-hall/ |
The city is not merely about waterfalls. The city also has many wonderful tourist spots. One of these is the Iligan City Hall. The city hall is situated on top of Buhanginan Hill, 130 feet above sea level, which is considered the seat of Government of Iligan that is built way back 1956. It is also a favorite promontory of Iliganons for viewing the sunset skyline of the city by night. Another is the Anahaw Open Amphitheater. It is just southeast of the city hall and only 2.3 kilometers away from the city proper. It is most likely to be the biggest amphitheater in Mindanao. It can also be a stunning site to view Iligan City, where children can roam around the playground. The pathway going to the staid place can be a challenge to the people fond of morning exercise.
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| Anahaw Open Amphitheater source: http://exploreiligan.blogspot.com/2011/09/in-focus-buhanginan-hill.html |
Summing it all up, with all its numerous, wonderful tourist spots and recreational places, Iligan City: The City of Majestic Waterfalls is the place that anyone can stay at.
*An official entry to the Iligan Blogging Contest 2012*
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