Marawi City, Philippines

Marawi City Description

Marawi City is an Islamic 1st class and capital city in the province of Lanao Del Sur, Philippines. Marawi City has a total population of 123,295 people in 20,375 households as of 2000 census. The land is predominantly Muslim, thus a great number of the population speaks Maranao. Another dialect spoken is Arabic since this is also taught among many students in the city, thus, people here can read, write, and speak Arabic at the same time. Other dialects used are Visayan, Tagalog and English as the medium of instruction.

Marawi City Attractions

Experience the value of the real essence of vacation at Marawi City. Feast with the inhabitants with their “Kalilang sa Ranao”(a local festival for the Lanao Lake). Get close to nature with the calm Lanao Lake, mighty Agus River, the majestic Sacred Mountain and the Caloocan Waterfront. Take home handicrafts, art pieces and a thousand and one other souvenir items from Danasalan Handicrafts.

Marawi City’s potential tourist destinations include the man-made Old City Hall, Peoples’s Park and Lirary, the King Faisal Mosque, Aga Khan Museum and the Sambitory Old Building to mention a few.

Outdoor life includes a visit to the MSU Golf Course, offshore fishing, scuba diving, water skiing and swimming.

Marawi City Location

Maranao City is bounded by Marantao and Saguiaran on the west side, Bubong and Ditsaan Ramain on the east side, Kapai and Saguiran on the north side, and Lake Danao on the south side.