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Marawi

Also known as Islamic City of Marawi, Marawi City, CIty of Marawi, Marawi, Lanao del Sur

Marawi, officially the Islamic City of Marawi (Maranao: Bandar a Marawi; ; Jawi (Batang Arab): ), is a component city and capital of the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 207,010 people.

Key facts

Settlement.settlement_type: Component city
Settlement.other_name: Dansalan
Settlement.nickname: "Summer Capital of the South"
Settlement.image_flag: Flag_of_Marawi,_Lanao_del_Sur.png
Settlement.flag_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_seal: Seal of Marawi.png
Settlement.seal_size: 100x80px
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Philippines
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within the
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country

Article

24 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
As Dansalan
Cityhood and renaming into Marawi
Siege of Marawi
Post-battle period
Creation of additional barangays
Geography
Topography
Barangays
Climate
Demographics
Language
Religion
Economy
Culture
Architecture
Government
Education
Healthcare
Sister cities
See also
References
External links

Marawi is located upon the shores of Lake Lanao. It is primarily inhabited by the Maranao people. The city is also called the "Summer Capital of the South" due to its higher elevation and cooler climate, a nickname it shares with Malaybalay.