Lanao Del Norte

LINAMON

Is a Municipal of Lanao Del Norte province located in Northern Mindanao. Its boundiries are divided by  Lanao Del Sur province in the south, Bukidnon in the east and Iligan City in the north. Five Municipalities of this province are Kauswagan, Maigo, Kulambugan, Bacolod and Linamon a boundery of bridge that links to Iligan City.

The province of Lanao was divided into Lanao Del Sur and Lanao Del Norte on July 04, 1959 with the passage of Republic Act 2228. Iligan City was once served as the capital of Lanao Del Norte until June 24, 1982. The capital of the province was moved to the municipality of Tubod in pursuance to the Batas Pambansa 181. Text from Province of Lanao Del Norte blog

Lanao provinces is rich in cultural diversity, where Christians and Muslims lives harmoniously. Unlike from what we have heard in the news, not all parts of Mindanao were affected of the arm conflicts. This part of municipalities of the province is peaceful and crimes were just an isolated incidents.

FRUITS

This is usually seen in some part of Mindanao, they called it "MARANG" it is similar to a jackfruit. It is juicy and sweet with a small seeds inside rich with protein and minerals, this is familiar to all parts of Mindanao, it is a must to try fruit if you are to visit Mindanao. Durian, Jackfruit, Pomelo and Mangostain are also can be found here in Lanao.

How to get there, from Cagayan De Oro you can take a bus to Iligan City or Marawi, look for Bulua terminal in CDO. There are two buses company serves the route going to Lanao Del Norte. There is no taxi available in Lanao Del Norte, you can go from point to point by commuting through a jeepney or you can get a ride by single type passenger motorcycle.