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Population, climate, business hours, telecommunications and transport in Iligan City

Climate

Iligan falls within the third type of climate wherein the seasons are not very pronounced. Rain is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Because of its tropical location the city does not experience cold weather. Neither does it experience strong weather disturbances due to its geographical location (being outside the typhoon belt).

Total population

Total Population: 363,115

General information

Philippine Time: Philippine Standard Time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Meantime.

Attire: With the city's fair climate, loose and comfortable clothes are advised.

Currency: The city uses the Philippine peso. The US dollar is also accepted, but it's good to have it changed to peso (at the banks or authorized money changers). For foreigners, it would be wise to always have Philippine bills and coins (for convenience).

Business hours

  • — Government agencies and offices: 8am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)
  • — Banks: 9am to 3pm (Monday to Friday)
  • — Business establishments: 9am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday (others are open on Sundays)

Telecommunications

  • Pldt
  • Globe
  • Smart
  • Dito

Public transport

Taxi are available anytime of the day.

Jeepneys or jeeps are the most common public transport in the city with a minimal fare of P 11.00, P 10.00 for students / Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

Habal-habal or motorcycles are the common transport going to the outskirts and hinterlands.

Electronic Jeepneys are also available for certain areas in Iligan such as Northbound Tambo Terminal, MSU-IIT / SSS, Robinsons Place Iligan, Westbound Terminal, Bayanihan Village.

In addition to providing transportation inside Iligan, buses are also available for trips into and out of the city of Iligan.

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Photos show, in order: yellow taxis, a colorful jeepney, motorcycle riders, green electronic jeepneys, an orange bus, and a Cokaliong ferry.

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Iligan City Hall

Iligan City Hall
Buhanginan Hills, Palao, Iligan City, Philippines 9200
Office of City Mayor
City Mayor: 221-1200
City Administrator: 221-1562
Chief of Staff: 221-2345

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