Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

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Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Former administrative region in Mindanao, Philippines.

The region covered five provinces including Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, with Cotabato City serving as the administrative capital.

Established in 1989 through Republic Act 6734, the region provided self-governance for Muslim communities until its replacement by Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in 2019.

The region integrated multiple ethnic groups speaking different languages, including Banguingui, Maguindanaon, Maranao, and Tausug, reflecting the diversity of Muslim communities.

The administrative territory encompassed 26,974 square kilometers of land area and managed local affairs through its regional government structure.

This region represented the first attempt at formal Muslim self-governance in the Philippines, operating under both national and Islamic legal frameworks.

Inception: 1989

Capital city: Cotabato City

Website: http://armm.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 7.21667,124.25000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48

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