Maguindanao del Norte, Provincial capital in Bangsamoro Region, Philippines
Description
Maguindanao del Norte is a province in the Bangsamoro Region comprising multiple municipalities and barangays across southern Mindanao. The area includes coastal settlements and inland communities linked by local administrative structures.
History
The province emerged from administrative reforms that reshaped the Mindanao region and expanded autonomy in Muslim areas. These changes have shaped the current structure and governance of the area.
Culture
The Masjid Datu Untong Balabaran mosque showcases traditional Islamic architecture through its distinctive pagoda-style roof, a rare design found in the Philippines. This structure reflects the religious identity that shapes community life in the area.
Practical
Access to the province is available through Awang Airport and maritime routes, which serve as the primary transportation links for the region. When planning a visit, consider these entry points and familiarize yourself with local conditions before arrival.
Did you know?
The province benefits from proximity to the Celebes Sea, accessible from the mainland and local islands. This geographic setting creates a distinct connection between coastal living and land-based activity that influences daily routines.
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Mount Apo
112.1 km
Tinago Falls
114.5 kmSultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
13.5 km
Bangsamoro Parliament
7.4 km
Mount Ragang
67.9 km
Mount Makaturing
58.2 km
Fort Pikit
46.1 km
Epol Falls
113 km
Bangsamoro Government Center
7.5 kmKutawato Caves
10 km
Marawi Cathedral
96.2 km
Cotabato Regional and Medical Center
8.1 km
Tantawan Park
10.1 km
Tamontaka Church
7.5 km
Fuerte de Reina Regente
29.9 km
Burial Site of the Seventeen Filipino Martyrs of Koronadal historical marker
95 km
Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat historical marker
10.1 km
Immaculate Conception Church of Tamontaka historical marker
7.4 km
Notre Dame Archdiocesan Seminary historical marker
14 km
MGG Resort
98.6 km
Museyo Kutawato
78.2 km
KCC Cinema
95.6 km
Koronadal Cathedral
95.1 kmPoral Tibpuan Beach
63.4 km
Wasag Beach
96.5 kmPort Sambulauan
108.3 km
Balnunto Falls
109.2 km
Binaan falls
53.6 km
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