Lanao del Sur topographic maps

Average elevation: 154 ft

There are three possible etymology for the name of the municipality Wao. One is a local folklore which involved Bai Sa Raya, a Moro princess from a monarchy in Cotawato visited the area which is now known as "Wao" coincidentally during a serious drought. This led to the place to being called Wao from the word…

Average elevation: 1,959 ft

Average elevation: 121 ft

Average elevation: 722 ft

Average elevation: 2,300 ft

Average elevation: 2,438 ft

Mountain ranges, hills, plateaus, and flatland characterize the topography of the barangay. It has a vast agricultural land suited for crops like rice, corn, carrots, sugar cane. Its hydrological features comprise rivers like the Maridugao and Sumogot, streams, swamps, creeks and springs.

Average elevation: 3,179 ft

Average elevation: 7,487 ft

Average elevation: 4,298 ft

Average elevation: 1,017 ft

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.

Average elevation: 2,320 ft